How do I install the ai pair programmer mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `OPENROUTER_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Ai Pair Programmer MCP Server

A Ruby implementation of an AI Pair Programmer MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI-powered tools for code review, brainstorming

Local serverstdio

What is the Ai Pair Programmer MCP Server?

A Ruby implementation of an AI Pair Programmer MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI-powered tools for code review, brainstorming, performance

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 4 tools. What each one is for:

Prerequisites — The Prerequisites tool exposed by this server
Configuration — 1. Set your OpenRouter API key: bash export OPENROUTER_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
Models — The Models tool exposed by this server
Brainstorming — The Brainstorming tool exposed by this server

What it needs from you

Ruby 3.0+ - An OpenRouter API key

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Ai Pair Programmer MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "AiPairProgrammer": {
      "command": "ruby",
      "args": ["/path/to/server.rb"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Ruby 3.0+ - An OpenRouter API key

Variable	Description	Required
OPENROUTER_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Ai Pair Programmer MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Ai Pair Programmer MCP to Configuration.”
“Use Ai Pair Programmer MCP to Models.”

Frequently asked questions

A Ruby implementation of an AI Pair Programmer MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides AI-powered tools for code review, brainstorming, performance Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.