Windows Crate Docs Search MCP
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About Windows Crate Docs Search MCP
MCP server that allows searching the Rust windows crate API documentation
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"windows-rs-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"windows-rs-mcp"
]
}
}
}Tools
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Overview
What is Windows Crate Docs Search MCP?
Windows Crate Docs Search MCP is a Claude Desktop MCP server that allows searching the Rust windows crate API documentation hosted at microsoft.github.io/windows-docs-rs. It uses Playwright to interact with the documentation website's search functionality and features table, targeting Rust developers working with the windows crate.
How to use Windows Crate Docs Search MCP?
Install and run the server using uvx windows-rs-mcp or uv run windows-rs-mcp from the project directory. Add a JSON configuration to Claude Desktop (or .cursor/mcp.json for Cursor) with the command and args as shown in the README. After restarting, use the search_windows_api tool.
Key features of Windows Crate Docs Search MCP
- Search the
windowscrate API documentation for functions, structs, and enums. - Retrieve detailed documentation for exact matches including description and signature.
- List related API items found during a search.
- Retrieve the required Cargo feature for exact matches (best effort).
- Automatically install Playwright's default Chromium browser on first run.
Use cases of Windows Crate Docs Search MCP
- Quickly find a specific Windows API function or struct while writing Rust code.
- Look up the required Cargo feature for an API item without leaving the editor.
- Discover related API items when exploring the
windowscrate documentation.
FAQ from Windows Crate Docs Search MCP
What does this server do that alternatives don't?
It provides direct, tool-based access to the windows crate API documentation within Claude Desktop or Cursor, using Playwright to interact with the docs site's search functionality.
What are the runtime requirements?
This server requires Playwright browsers to be installed. It attempts to install Chromium automatically; set MCP_SKIP_PLAYWRIGHT_INSTALL to skip this check.
Where does the documentation data come from?
All documentation is retrieved live from the public website at https://microsoft.github.io/windows-docs-rs/.
What tools does this server provide?
It provides the search_windows_api tool, which searches the windows crate docs for functions, structs, enums, and more.
What transports or authentication does it use?
The server uses the standard MCP transport (stdio). No authentication is described.
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