Clarion Builder MCP Server

What is Clarion Builder MCP Server?

Clarion Builder MCP Server is an MCP server that provides Clarion development and build capabilities. It enables automated Clarion IDE operations, project compilation, and build management using ClarionCL and MSBuild.

How to use Clarion Builder MCP Server?

Install by cloning the repository, running npm install and npm run build. Configure the server in your MCP settings file by adding a clarion-builder entry with the command node and the path to the compiled dist/index.js. Invoke tools such as clarion_cl and compile_solution via the MCP client.

Key features of Clarion Builder MCP Server

• ClarionCL command execution
• Project generation and compilation
• Template management
• Dictionary import/export
• TXA file handling
• MSBuild integration
• Comprehensive build configuration options

Use cases of Clarion Builder MCP Server

• Generate project files from a .app file using ClarionCL
• Export or import TXA files for backup or version control
• Compile Clarion solutions with MSBuild, specifying configuration, platform, and debug options
• Register or unregister templates and drivers
• Export or import dictionaries for data definition management

FAQ from Clarion Builder MCP Server

What are the system requirements?

Clarion 11.0 or higher, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or higher, Visual Studio build tools, and Windows SDK.

What actions can the clarion_cl tool perform?

Actions include generate, import-txa, export-txa, export-dict, import-dict, register-template, unregister-template, list-templates, and register-driver.

How do I configure the server?

Add a clarion-builder entry to your MCP settings JSON with command node, args pointing to the dist/index.js file, and an empty env object.

Can I compile for different platforms?

Yes, the compile_solution tool supports platforms Win32 and x64, as well as build configurations Debug and Release.

What file types are supported?

The server handles .app, .sln, .txa, and .dct files for various operations.