developer-tools-mcp-server

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What it can do

    What data it sees

    Do you need an account

    An API key from the service settings is required

    Search GitHub, npm, PyPI, StackOverflow, ArXiv from one MCP — built for coding agents.

    How to connect

    How to connect developer-tools-mcp-server to Claude

    The server address to paste into Claude settings:

    https://nexgendata-mcp-proxy.steve-corbeil.workers.dev/developer-tools-mcp-server/mcp

    1. Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
    2. Go to Settings → Connectors.
    3. Click Add custom connector.
    4. Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
    5. In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.

    Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.

    Authorization

    After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.

    How to connect developer-tools-mcp-server to ChatGPT

    The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:

    https://nexgendata-mcp-proxy.steve-corbeil.workers.dev/developer-tools-mcp-server/mcp

    1. Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
    2. Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
    3. Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
    4. Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
    5. Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
    6. In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.

    OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.

    Authorization

    On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.

    How to connect developer-tools-mcp-server to Cursor

    The server address to paste into Cursor settings:

    https://nexgendata-mcp-proxy.steve-corbeil.workers.dev/developer-tools-mcp-server/mcp

    Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.

    Manually:

    1. In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
    2. Paste the JSON copied below into ~/.cursor/mcp.json (per project: .cursor/mcp.json in the repo root).
    3. Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.

    Authorization

    If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.

    Server tool list (7)

    Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.

    get_github_repoFetch detailed statistics and metadata for a GitHub repository. Returns star count, fork count, open issue count, primary programming language, project description, last updated timestamp, and contributor count. Use for evaluating open-source projects, competitive analysis, or monitoring project health.
    search_githubSearch GitHub repositories by keyword to discover code, projects, and libraries. Returns matching repositories with star count, description, language, and URL. Use for finding libraries, examples, or competitive projects in specific domains.
    get_npm_packageLook up Node.js package information from NPM registry. Returns latest version, download statistics (weekly/monthly), dependency list, package description, license, and GitHub link. Use for evaluating JavaScript libraries, checking maintenance status, or reviewing package popularity.
    get_pypi_packageRetrieve Python package information from PyPI (Python Package Index). Returns current version, download counts, dependencies, release history, package homepage, and PyPI page URL. Use for Python library evaluation, dependency analysis, or checking package quality metrics.
    search_stackoverflowSearch Stack Overflow Q&A platform for programming questions, solutions, and code examples. Returns matching questions, answer count, view count, accepted answer snippet, tags, and link to full discussion. Use for troubleshooting, code examples, or finding solutions to common problems.
    search_arxivSearch arXiv for academic papers in computer science, machine learning, AI, physics, and mathematics. Returns paper titles, authors, abstracts, submission dates, and direct PDF download links. Use for researching algorithms, ML techniques, or emerging CS topics.
    search_google_scholarSearch Google Scholar for computer science research papers, citations, and academic publications. Returns paper title, authors, publication details, citation count, and link to paper. Use for finding research on CS topics, reviewing state-of-the-art, or citation tracking.