MCP For Docs MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that automatically downloads and converts documentation from various sources into organized markdown files.

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What is the MCP For Docs MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that automatically downloads and converts documentation from various sources into organized markdown files.

What you get

mcp-for-docs is designed to crawl documentation websites, convert their content to markdown format, and organize them in a structured directory system. It can also generate condensed cheat sheets from the downloaded documentation.

  • 🕷️ Smart Documentation Crawler: Automatically crawls documentation sites with configurable depth
  • 📝 HTML to Markdown Conversion: Preserves code blocks, tables, and formatting
  • 📁 Automatic Categorization: Intelligently organizes docs into tools/APIs categories
  • 📄 Cheat Sheet Generator: Creates condensed reference guides from documentation
  • 🔍 Smart Discovery System: Automatically detects existing documentation before crawling
  • 🚀 Local-First: Uses existing downloaded docs when available

Configuration and credentials

  • Node.js 18+ - npm or yarn - Claude Desktop or Claude Code CLI

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How to install the MCP For Docs MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-docs": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/mcp-for-docs/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - npm or yarn - Claude Desktop or Claude Code CLI

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP For Docs to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use MCP For Docs to Setup.”

Frequently asked questions

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that automatically downloads and converts documentation from various sources into organized markdown files. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.