How do I install the tn mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Tn MCP Server

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides optimized documentation resources from the TrueNAS middleware repository to Code Claude, helping it

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What is the Tn MCP Server?

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides optimized documentation resources from the TrueNAS middleware repository to Code Claude, helping it understand the

What the server does

Automatically discovers and processes all CLAUDE.md files in the middleware repository
Organizes documentation into logical categories (Overview, Plugins, API, Testing, Subsystems)
Provides concise, focused resources to avoid context overload
Implements intelligent content summarization

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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.

Tool	What it does
truenas	//api/versioning - API versioning guide

How to install the Tn MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "truenas-docs": {
      "command": "/path/to/venv_tn_mcp/bin/python",
      "args": ["/path/to/tn_mcp/truenas_mcp_server.py"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

“Use Tn MCP to truenas.”

Frequently asked questions

This MCP (Model Context Protocol) server provides optimized documentation resources from the TrueNAS middleware repository to Code Claude, helping it understand the Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.