How do I integrate Development Server with Claude?

You need to add a 'mcpServers' configuration to your Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json), specifying the command to run the Development Server.

What is Development Server?

Development Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude to manage software development projects. It provides complete project context awareness and handles code execution through Docker environments.

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Development Server MCP Server

Enables Claude to manage software development projects with project context awareness and code execution via Docker.

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What is the Development Server MCP Server?

Enables Claude to manage software development projects with project context awareness and code execution via Docker.

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude to manage software development projects, providing complete project context awareness and handling code execution through Docker environments.

Configuration

Python 3.12 or higher - Docker - Git

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How to install the Development Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dev": {
      "command": "mcp-dev-server",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

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Configuration

Python 3.12 or higher - Docker - Git

Example prompts to try

“Use Development Server to Requirements.”
“Use Development Server to Resources.”
“Use Development Server to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

The core features include project context management, file system operations, template-based project creation, and Git integration, all within a Docker environment.