How do I install the css tutor 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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Css Tutor MCP Server

This repo contains a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Node.js and TypeScript. It acts as a "CSS Tutor," providing personalized

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What is the Css Tutor MCP Server?

This repo contains a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Node.js and TypeScript. It acts as a "CSS Tutor," providing personalized updates about

What it needs from you

Node.js (v18 or later recommended) * npm (or your preferred Node.js package manager like yarn or pnpm) * An AI client capable of connecting to an MCP server (e.g., the Claude desktop app) * An OpenRouter API Key (for fetching live CSS updates via Perplexity)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_latest_updates	Fetches CSS news from OpenRouter/Perplexity.
read_from_memory	Reads the content of the css_knowledge_memory resource.
write_to_memory	Modifies the css_knowledge_memory resource.

How to install the Css Tutor MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "css-tutor": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/full/path/to/your/css-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "YOUR_OPENROUTER_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js (v18 or later recommended) * npm (or your preferred Node.js package manager like yarn or pnpm) * An AI client capable of connecting to an MCP server (e.g., the Claude desktop app) * An OpenRouter API Key (for fetching live CSS updates via Perplexity)

Variable	Description	Required
OPENROUTER_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Css Tutor to Tools.”
“Use Css Tutor to get latest updates.”
“Use Css Tutor to read from memory.”

Frequently asked questions

This repo contains a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Node.js and TypeScript. It acts as a "CSS Tutor," providing personalized updates about Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.