ref tools mcp
npxVerifiedThe ref tools mcp provides AI agents with access to precise documentation for public and private libraries. It connects to GitHub repositories and package managers to fetch documentation, reducing context window usage. Developers use it to build coding agents that work with libraries without errors or wasted tokens.
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Overview
The ref tools mcp provides AI agents with access to precise documentation for public and private libraries. It connects to GitHub repositories and package managers to fetch documentation, reducing context window usage. Developers use it to build coding agents that work with libraries without errors or wasted tokens.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y ref-tools-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ref-tools-ref-tools-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y ref-tools-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from ref tools mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for ref tools mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from ref tools mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| REF_TOOLS_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your ref tools mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in ref tools mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in ref tools mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in ref tools mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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