Pub.dev Package Search
About
Enables natural language search for Dart and Flutter packages on pub.dev, providing detailed package information, scores, and metrics through conversational queries.
Details
- Author
- kikuchy
- Repository
- kikuchy/pubdev_mcp
- GitHub stars
- 7
- Downloads
- 236
- License
- Apache License 2.0
- Categories
- AI, Developer Tools, Search, Knowledge Base, API, Other
Jump to
- Natural language package search on pub.dev
- Use conversational queries to find packages
- Get intelligent package recommendations based on your needs
- Powered by LLM for better understanding of search intent
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
Pub.dev Package SearchCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)dartArguments-
Argument 1
[path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
-
Argument 1
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
1. Clone this repository
git clone [repository-url]
2. Install dependencies
dart pub get
3. Configure mcp.json
Add the following configuration to your ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"PubDev MCP": {
"command": "dart [path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart",
"workingDirectory": "[path-to-repo]"
}
}
}
Replace
[path-to-repo] with the actual path to your cloned repository.Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"pub.dev package search": {
"cwd": "[path-to-repo]",
"env": {},
"args": [
"[path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart"
],
"command": "dart"
}
}
}
Linux
{
"cwd": "[path-to-repo]",
"env": [],
"args": [
"[path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart"
],
"command": "dart"
}
Macos
{
"cwd": "[path-to-repo]",
"env": [],
"args": [
"[path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart"
],
"command": "dart"
}
Windows
{
"cwd": "[path-to-repo]",
"env": [],
"args": [
"[path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart"
],
"command": "dart"
}
PubDev MCP
This MCP provides functionality for searching pub.dev packages using natural language queries and performing basic arithmetic calculations. Powered by LLM integration, it enables intuitive package discovery through conversational interactions.
Features
- Natural language package search on pub.dev
- Use conversational queries to find packages
- Get intelligent package recommendations based on your needs
- Powered by LLM for better understanding of search intent
Installation
1. Clone this repository
git clone [repository-url]
2. Install dependencies
dart pub get
3. Configure mcp.json
Add the following configuration to your ~/.cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"PubDev MCP": {
"command": "dart [path-to-repo]/bin/pubdev_mcp.dart",
"workingDirectory": "[path-to-repo]"
}
}
}
Replace
[path-to-repo] with the actual path to your cloned repository.
Requirements
- Dart SDK
- Flutter (recommended)
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.
Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Create a Pull Request
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