How do I install the dieter 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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Dieter MCP Server

MCP server for evaluating product designs against Dieter Rams' 10 principles of good design

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Dieter MCP Server?

Dieter MCP lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Dieter MCP directly. MCP server for evaluating product designs against Dieter Rams' 10 principles of good design.

What Dieter MCP does

An MCP server that evaluates product designs against Dieter Rams' 10 principles of good design.

Requirements

Node.js 16+ - Python 3.7+ Install Python dependencies:

Practical notes

Maintained by hew, written in Python.

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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
evaluate_design
principle_check
get_principles
suggest_improvements

How to install the Dieter MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dieter-rams": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "dieter-rams-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js 16+ - Python 3.7+ Install Python dependencies:

Example prompts to try

“Use Dieter MCP to Prerequisites.”
“Use Dieter MCP to Programmatically.”
“Use Dieter MCP to evaluate design.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for evaluating product designs against Dieter Rams' 10 principles of good design Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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