Modes MCP Server

MCP server for managing Roo custom modes

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What is the Modes MCP Server?

MCP server for managing Roo custom modes

What the server does

An MCP server for managing Roo's custom operational modes, providing programmatic control over mode configuration and management.

  • Full CRUD operations for custom modes
  • Schema validation with Zod
  • File system watching for config changes
  • Error handling with standard MCP error codes
  • Atomic file operations

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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
list_modes
get_mode
create_mode
update_mode
delete_mode
validate_mode

How to install the Modes MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modes": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/modes-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MODES_CONFIG_PATH": "/path/to/custom/modes.json"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "alwaysAllow": []
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
MODES_CONFIG_PATHDeclared in the maintainer’s client configuration.Check documentation

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Modes to list modes.”
  • “Use Modes to get mode.”
  • “Use Modes to create mode.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for managing Roo custom modes Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.