Clarion Builder MCP Server

What is Clarion Builder MCP Server?

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?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (npm install), build the project (npm run build), then add the server to your MCP settings file with the command pointing to the built dist/index.js. Use the provided tools (clarion_cl and compile_solution) via the MCP client to execute ClarionCL commands or compile solutions.

Key features of Clarion Builder MCP Server

• ClarionCL command execution for IDE tasks
• Project generation and compilation
• Template management (register, unregister, list)
• Dictionary import/export
• TXA file handling
• MSBuild integration with comprehensive build configuration

Use cases of Clarion Builder MCP Server

• Automating project file generation from a .app file
• Importing or exporting TXA files for backup or migration
• Compiling Clarion solutions with custom build options (debug/release, platform, memory model)
• Registering or unregistering templates and drivers in a Clarion environment

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 tools does the server expose?

Two main tools: clarion_cl (for ClarionCL operations such as generate, import/export TXA or dictionary, template management) and compile_solution (for compiling Clarion solutions via MSBuild).

How do I configure the server for my project?

Add a JSON entry to your MCP settings file under mcpServers with the command set to node and args pointing to the server’s dist/index.js.

What actions does the clarion_cl tool support?

The supported actions are: generate, import-txa, export-txa, export-dict, import-dict, register-template, unregister-template, list-templates, and register-driver.

What build options are available for compile_solution?

Options include configuration (Debug/Release), platform (Win32/x64), debug support level (full, min, off), memory model (Dll, Lib, CustomDll), and toggles for array index checking, stack checking, line numbers, map generation, and core DLL copying.