How do I install the dash 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.

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Dash MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to interact with the [Dash](https://kapeli.com/dash) documentation browser API.

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What is the Dash MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to interact with the Dash documentation browser API.

The short version

The Dash MCP server provides tools for accessing and searching documentation directly from Dash, the macOS documentation browser. MCP clients can:

What it needs from you

macOS (required for Dash app) - Dash installed - Python 3.12 or higher - uv

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How to install the Dash MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dash-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/Kapeli/dash-mcp-server.git",
        "dash-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

macOS (required for Dash app) - Dash installed - Python 3.12 or higher - uv

Example prompts to try

“Use Dash to Notice.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to interact with the [Dash](https://kapeli.com/dash) documentation browser API. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.