Design System Server MCP Server

MCP server for design system documentation

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What is the Design System Server MCP Server?

MCP server for design system documentation

The short version

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Appian's design system documentation through GitHub repositories. It supports both public and internal documentation sources, allowing LLMs like Claude to query and explore design system components, layouts, and patterns with appropriate access controls.

  • Multi-source support — Access both public and internal documentation repositories
  • Source attribution — Clear indication of content source (public/internal)
  • Priority-based merging — Internal documentation overrides public when both exist
  • Access control — Configurable access to internal documentation
  • Browse design system categories — (components, layouts, patterns, branding, etc.)
  • List components — within a category with source information

What it needs from you

  • Access to the internal documentation repository - Permission to create GitHub Personal Access Tokens for private repositories

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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.

ToolWhat it does
includeInternalInclude internal documentation in search
sourceOnlyFilter results by specific source

How to install the Design System Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "design-system": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "YOUR_FULL_PATH_HERE/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Access to the internal documentation repository - Permission to create GitHub Personal Access Tokens for private repositories

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Design System Server to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Design System Server to Troubleshooting.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for design system documentation Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.