MCP Docsrs MCP Server

MCP server for fetching Rust crate documentation via docs.rs RustDoc API

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What is the MCP Docsrs MCP Server?

MCP server for fetching Rust crate documentation via docs.rs RustDoc API

The short version

Download the latest release for your platform from the Releases page:

  • Find New Crates — - Search crates by exact name, partial match, or fuzzy query to discover relevant libraries
  • Inspect Crate Symbols — - Inspect structs, traits, functions, and any other symbol inside a crate
  • Review Crate Summaries — - Get a crate overview with its structure and public API surface
  • Read Full Documentation — - Read crate-level documentation

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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
crate_lookupRetrieves a crate overview with its structure and public API surface from docs.rs.
crate_docs
crate_findSearches crates.io for matching crates and returns ranked results using fuzzy and partial name matching.
symbol_lookupRetrieves structured symbol metadata for one symbol inside a crate.
symbol_docsRetrieves the full documentation body for one symbol inside a crate.

How to install the MCP Docsrs MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docsrs": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "ghcr.io/vexxvakan/mcp-docsrs"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Docsrs to Linux.”
  • “Use MCP Docsrs to macOS.”
  • “Use MCP Docsrs to Windows.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for fetching Rust crate documentation via docs.rs RustDoc API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.