Makefilemcp MCP Server

MCP server that exposes Makefile targets as tools for AI assistants

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What is the Makefilemcp MCP Server?

MCP server that exposes Makefile targets as tools for AI assistants

What the server does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes Makefile targets as callable tools for AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc.

Credentials and setup notes

  • Node.js 16 or higher - make command available in PATH - A Makefile in your project directory

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Makefilemcp MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "makefilemcpserver": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/makefilemcpserver/build/index.js",
        "/path/to/your/project"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

  • Node.js 16 or higher - make command available in PATH - A Makefile in your project directory

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Makefilemcp to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server that exposes Makefile targets as tools for AI assistants Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.