Tidymodels MCP Server

What is Tidymodels MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools and resources for working with the tidymodels ecosystem in R. It monitors the tidymodels GitHub organization to deliver comprehensive information about tidymodels packages, functions, and workflows. It is designed for use with Cline.bot and Claude Desktop as a local MCP server.

How to use Tidymodels MCP Server?

Install Node.js (v14+), npm, clone the repository, run npm install, then npm run build. Configure the server by adding its command and arguments to Cline’s cline_mcp_settings.json or Claude Desktop’s claude_desktop_config.json. Optionally set a GitHub token in the env field to avoid API rate limits.

Key features of Tidymodels MCP Server

• List all packages in the tidymodels ecosystem
• Get detailed information about a specific package
• Search for R functions across tidymodels packages
• Generate template code for common tidymodels tasks
• Search for issues in tidymodels repositories
• Access all repositories and documentation from the tidymodels GitHub organization

Use cases of Tidymodels MCP Server

• Discover what packages are available in the tidymodels ecosystem
• Learn about a specific tidymodels package, such as parsnip
• Find R functions related to a task, like cross‑validation
• Generate code for a complete tidymodels workflow, e.g., predicting housing prices
• Search open issues for recipe preprocessing or other topics

FAQ from Tidymodels MCP Server

What does the Tidymodels MCP Server do?

It monitors the tidymodels GitHub organization and provides tools to list packages, get package details, search R functions, generate code templates, and search for issues.

How do I install Tidymodels MCP Server?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build. Node.js v14 or later and npm are required.

How do I configure Tidymodels MCP Server with Cline or Claude Desktop?

Add the server’s command (node) and path to the built index.js to the MCP settings file. Optionally include a GitHub token under env to increase API rate limits.

What tools are available in Tidymodels MCP Server?

Five tools: list_tidymodels_packages, get_package_details, search_r_functions, generate_tidymodels_code, and search_issues. Each accepts specific arguments.

Is a GitHub token required?

No, but setting one with public_repo scope is recommended to avoid rate limits when accessing the GitHub API.