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

Name: mcp-dev-tools: A Multi-functional Development Tools Server
Author: daoch4n

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

mcp coding tools over sse protocol

#git #cli #sse #file-edit #mcp-server

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dev-tools": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:1337/sse"
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

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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