Docc MCP Server

MCP server to expose DocC documentation data to AI agents

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What is the Docc MCP MCP server?

MCP server to expose DocC documentation data to AI agents. The docc mcp mcp server wraps that behind the Model Context Protocol, so an assistant can use it rather than through you.

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes Apple DocC documentation archives to AI agents, enabling real-time access to Swift documentation without requiring training data or massive context windows.

  • 🔍 Search Documentation — Find symbols, types, functions across all DocC archives
  • 📖 Symbol Details — Get detailed information about specific Swift symbols
  • 📄 Article Access — Get detailed information about tutorials and articles
  • 🗂️ Browse Archives — Navigate DocC archive structures interactively
  • ⚡ Real-time Access — Query current documentation without stale data
  • 🎯 Filtered Search — Search by symbol type (class, struct, enum, protocol, etc.)

Adding it to your client

The server ships on npm as npm, so your MCP client can launch it on demand — there is no separate build step. Add the server block to your client's configuration, restart it, and the tools register themselves.

When to reach for it

Among the knowledge and memory options, the useful question is rarely "what can it do" but "what does it cost you to run" — permissions, credentials, and how much of your context its toolset consumes. It is maintained by angelodipaolo; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

This entry was verified against Docc MCP's own documentation before publication; SyncDev keeps the directory reviewed rather than auto-generated.

Caveats

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • MCP clients confirm each tool call by default. Leave that on until you have watched what the docc mcp mcp server does with a few real requests.

How to install the Docc MCP MCP server

**Multiple archive directories:**
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docc": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/docc-mcp/dist/index.js",
        "--archive-path", "/Users/yourname/Project1/docs",
        "--archive-path", "/Users/yourname/Project2/docs", 
        "--archive-path", "~/Documents/Xcode/DerivedData"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Frequently asked questions

It connects Docc MCP to MCP-compatible AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor. Instead of copying data back and forth by hand, the assistant works with Docc MCP directly.