Tanstack Mcp

Name: Tanstack Mcp
Author: gihanrangana

@gihanrangana

About Tanstack Mcp

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server brings the full power of the TanStack CLI directly into your AI assistant (Claude, Cursor, etc.). It enables your AI to search official documentation, discover libraries, fetch guides, and scaffold new projects—all without leaving the chat

#mcp #tanstack #react #typescript #documentation #ai-tools

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tanstack": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "gihan92/tanstack-mcp:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Tanstack Mcp?

Tanstack Mcp is an official-grade MCP server that bridges AI coding agents with the TanStack ecosystem. It enables AI assistants to search official documentation, discover libraries, fetch guides, and scaffold new TanStack projects—all without leaving the chat.

How to use Tanstack Mcp?

Requires Docker Desktop running in the background. Add a Docker-based MCP configuration to your MCP settings file (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, etc.) using the provided JSON snippet.

Key features of Tanstack Mcp

Keyless doc search via Algolia backend (no API keys required)
Full-text Markdown content for any TanStack doc page
Project scaffolding for new TanStack Start applications
Ecosystem discovery of 16+ libraries and partners
Direct CLI access for scaffolding, add-ons, and version pinning
Seven dedicated tools covering search, fetch, list, create, add, and pin operations

Use cases of Tanstack Mcp

Search official TanStack documentation with query, library, and framework filters
Bootstrap a new TanStack Start project with custom add-on configurations
Install add-ons (Tailwind, Clerk, etc.) into an existing project
Pin all TanStack library versions in package.json for stability
Discover all official TanStack libraries and ecosystem partners

FAQ from Tanstack Mcp

Does Tanstack Mcp require an API key for documentation search?

No. The doc search uses Algolia with a keyless backend—no API keys needed.

What runtime does Tanstack Mcp require?

Docker Desktop must be installed and running in the background. The server runs in a Docker container.

What tools does Tanstack Mcp provide?

It provides seven tools: search_tanstack_docs, fetch_tanstack_doc, list_tanstack_libraries, list_tanstack_ecosystem, create_tanstack_project, add_tanstack_addon, and pin_tanstack_versions.

How do I configure Tanstack Mcp?

Add a Docker-based MCP entry to your client’s settings file (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline) using the docker run command with the image gihan92/tanstack-mcp:latest.