Indiestack MCP Server

Dependency guardrail for AI coding agents. Validates packages before installation, catches hallucinations and typosquats, and provides compatibility

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What is the Indiestack MCP Server?

Dependency guardrail for AI coding agents. Validates packages before installation, catches hallucinations and typosquats, and provides compatibility intelligence

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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.

ToolWhat it does
find_toolsSearch 6,500+ developer tools with 11 filters: price, health, stars, success rate, language, tags, compatibility
find_compatibleFind tools compatible with a given tool — grouped by category, with verified stacks and conflict warnings
get_tool_detailsIntegration code, pricing, API specs, and compatibility data
scan_projectAnalyze a project description + tech stack, get a complete tool recommendation
report_compatibilityReport that two tools work well together — builds the compatibility graph
report_outcomeReport success/failure with used_with and incompatible_with — feeds the compatibility graph
check_healthGitHub health audit — maintenance grade, last commit, stars, alternatives for stale tools
list_categoriesBrowse all 25 categories
compare_toolsSide-by-side comparison of any two tools
build_stackTurn a 50,000-token generation into a 2,000-token assembly
publish_toolSubmit a developer tool so other agents can recommend it
browse_new_toolsRecently added tools with pagination
list_tagsAll tags sorted by popularity
get_market_gapsTop unmet needs — what developers search for but can't find
list_stacksCurated stacks for common use cases
analyze_dependenciesScan package.json/requirements.txt for better alternatives
evaluate_build_vs_buyFinancial breakdown: build from scratch vs use what exists
get_recommendationsPersonalized suggestions based on your search history
PromptWhen to use
before-you-buildCheck IndieStack before building common functionality
find-alternativesFind indie alternatives to mainstream SaaS products
save-tokensAudit your project for token-saving opportunities
architect-featurePlan a feature using existing indie building blocks
discover-indieExplore what indie developers have built

How to install the Indiestack MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "indiestack": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "indiestack",
        "indiestack-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Indiestack to find tools.”
  • “Use Indiestack to find compatible.”
  • “Use Indiestack to get tool details.”

Frequently asked questions

Dependency guardrail for AI coding agents. Validates packages before installation, catches hallucinations and typosquats, and provides compatibility intelligence Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.