AI Dev Toolkit - MCP Server
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A comprehensive MCP server combining file system access, AI Librarian, context compression, and project scaffolding tools
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- ReadyPlayerSix
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- File System Tools: read, write, edit, navigate, and search files.
- AI Librarian: persistent, auto‑updated code comprehension across sessions.
- Project Starter: generate project plans, directory structures, and starter code.
- Think Tool: a scratchpad for structured reasoning and problem solving.
- Context Compression (coming soon): store conversation history for session continuity.
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
AI Dev Toolkit - MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Clone the repository, create a Python virtual environment, install dependencies from requirements.txt, then start the server with python src/server.py. Connect Claude Desktop by either running connect_to_claude.bat (Windows, administrator) or by manually adding a server in Settings > MCP Servers with name “AI Dev Toolkit” and URL http://localhost:8000. Once connected, invoke tools in Claude by typing @AI Dev Toolkit.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ai dev toolkit - mcp server": {
"ai-dev-tookit": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"venv"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"ai-dev-tookit": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"venv"
]
}
}
AI Dev Toolkit - MCP Server
⚠️ DEVELOPMENT STATUS: PRE-ALPHA ⚠️
This project is currently in early development and not ready for production use. Tools are being actively developed and may change significantly before the first release.
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server combining file system tools, AI Librarian, code comprehension, project scaffolding, and the Think Tool.
Overview
The AI Dev Toolkit enhances AI assistants like Claude with powerful capabilities:
1. File System Tools: Read, write, and navigate the file system
2. AI Librarian: Persistent code comprehension system that maintains project context
3. Project Starter: Project generation and scaffolding
4. Think Tool: Structured reasoning for complex problems
5. Context Compression: Store and retrieve conversation history (Coming Soon)
Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8 or higher
- Claude Desktop (or other MCP-compatible AI assistant)
- Administrator privileges (for Claude Desktop integration on Windows)
Installation
```bash
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