Question 1

How do I install LivebookTools?

Accepted Answer

Run `mix escript.install github thmsmlr/livebook_tools` and add the escript directory (usually `~/.mix/escripts`) to your `PATH`.

Question 2

What does the livebooktools mcp server do?

Accepted Answer

Powertools for livebook.dev — AI Code Editing, MCP Servers, and Running Livebooks from the CLI

What you get

Livebook Tools is a CLI tool to give you superpowers while working with .livemd files. Its primary features are:

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Question 3

How do I install the livebooktools mcp server?

Accepted Answer

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

Question 4

What credentials does it need?

Accepted Answer

It reads `LIVEBOOK_NODE`, `LIVEBOOK_COOKIE` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

Variable	Description	Required
LIVEBOOK_NODE	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
LIVEBOOK_COOKIE	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

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