Context MCP Server

Generate file tree and file contents for coding assistance with LLMs.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Context MCP Server?

Generate file tree and file contents for coding assistance with LLMs.

What you get

This opens the configuration file located at ~/.generate_context_config.json in your default editor. Adjust the settings as needed.

  • File Tree Generation: — Visual representation of your project's directory structure
  • Content Collection: — Aggregates contents of selected files for easy reference
  • Exclusion Options: — Customize which files or directories to exclude from the context
  • Hidden Files Handling: — Option to include or exclude hidden files and directories
  • Configuration Management: — Easily configure default settings through a JSON file
  • VSCode Integration: — Seamlessly integrate with Visual Studio Code via a dedicated extension (planned)

Configuration and credentials

  • Python 3.7+: Ensure you have Python installed. You can download it from python.org.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Context MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context-generator": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["context-generator"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Python 3.7+: Ensure you have Python installed. You can download it from python.org.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Context to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Context to Example.”

Frequently asked questions

Generate file tree and file contents for coding assistance with LLMs. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.