mcp-dev-tools: A Multi-functional Development Tools Server

What is mcp-dev-tools?

mcp-dev-tools is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that runs over the SSE (Server-Sent Events) protocol. It offers a comprehensive suite of development tools including Git operations, file manipulation, and custom command execution, designed for developers who want to integrate these capabilities into AI assistants or other MCP-compatible clients.

How to use mcp-dev-tools?

Install the prerequisite uv with pip install uv. Then start the server by running ./server.sh -p 1337 (Linux/macOS) or .\server.ps1 -p 1337 (Windows). To integrate with an AI assistant, add an MCP server configuration pointing to http://127.0.0.1:1337/sse in your MCP settings file. When using any tool, always provide the full current working directory path as the repo_path option.

Key features of mcp-dev-tools

• Extensive Git operations (status, diff, commit, add, reset, log, branch, checkout, show, apply diff, read file, stage all)
• File search and replace with literal/regex fallback
• File write with diff output
• Custom shell command execution within a repository path
• Communication via Server-Sent Events (SSE) protocol
• Easy integration with MCP-SuperAssistant and online chat-based assistants

Use cases of mcp-dev-tools

• Automate Git workflows (commit, branch, diff, log) through an AI assistant
• Perform code refactoring by searching and replacing text in files
• Write new files or overwrite existing ones with content from an AI assistant
• Execute arbitrary shell commands in the context of a repository for build or test tasks
• Enable AI assistants to read, stage, and manage changes across a Git project

FAQ from mcp-dev-tools

How do I install and run mcp-dev-tools?

Install the uv package manager with pip install uv. Then run ./server.sh -p 1337 on Linux/macOS or .\server.ps1 -p 1337 on Windows, specifying the port (1337 in the example).

What protocol does mcp-dev-tools use?

It uses the Server-Sent Events (SSE) protocol for communication.

How do I integrate mcp-dev-tools with an AI assistant?

Add an MCP server configuration to your settings file with the URL http://127.0.0.1:1337/sse. Optionally set disabled, alwaysAllow, and timeout as shown in the README.

What tools are available in mcp-dev-tools?

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