Augments
๐ โ๏ธ ๐ - Transform Claude Code with intelligent, real-time access to 90+ framework documentation sources. Get accurate, up-to-date code generation that follows current best practices for React, Next.js, Laravel, FastAPI, Tailwind CSS, and more.
What is Augments?
Augments is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ - transform claude code with intelligent, real-time access to 90+ framework documentation sources. get accurate, up-to-date code generation that follows current best practices for react, next...
๐ โ๏ธ ๐ - Transform Claude Code with intelligent, real-time access to 90+ framework documentation sources. Get accurate, up-to-date code generation that follows current best practices for React, Next.js, Laravel, FastAPI, Tailwind CSS, and more.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ - Transform Claude Code with intelligent, real-time a
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y augments-mcp-serverPIP
pip install augments-mcp-serverManual Installation
npx -y augments-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Augments
Augments MCP Server gives AI coding assistants real-time, accurate access to documentation and API references for over 22 curated JavaScript and Python frameworks โ including React, Next.js, Vue, Prisma, Zod, Supabase, TanStack Query, Drizzle, and more. Instead of relying on potentially outdated training data, it fetches current API signatures, prose documentation, and code examples on demand. Its 8 tools cover API context retrieval, cross-package search, version comparison, migration guides, error diagnosis, package comparison, and dependency scanning, enabling developers to write correct, up-to-date code without leaving their AI assistant.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ installed (for npx-based installation)
- An MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, or Cursor)
- A GitHub personal access token with public repo read scope (optional, but recommended to avoid rate limiting when fetching docs)
- Internet access to reach framework documentation sources and the npm registry
Add Augments to Claude Code with one command
The easiest installation registers the server as a user-scoped MCP server in Claude Code. The package is fetched via npx on each launch, always using the latest version.
claude mcp add -s user augments -- npx -y @augmnt-sh/augments-mcp-serverOr add to Claude Desktop via config file
For Claude Desktop, add the Augments entry to your claude_desktop_config.json. Optionally include a GITHUB_TOKEN to avoid GitHub API rate limits when the server fetches documentation examples.
{
"mcpServers": {
"augments": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@augmnt-sh/augments-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_token_here"
}
}
}
}Verify the server is running and tools are loaded
After adding the server, check that it appears in Claude Code's MCP server list and that the 8 tools are available.
claude mcp listGenerate a GitHub personal access token (optional but recommended)
Go to github.com/settings/tokens and create a fine-grained or classic token with 'public_repo' (read) scope. Add it as GITHUB_TOKEN in the MCP server env configuration to increase rate limits for documentation fetching.
Augments Examples
Client configuration
Example claude_desktop_config.json for Augments MCP Server with a GitHub token for enhanced rate limits.
{
"mcpServers": {
"augments": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@augmnt-sh/augments-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_github_token_here"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts using Augments' 8 tools across React, Next.js, Zod, and other supported frameworks.
- "Get the API documentation for useEffect cleanup in React"
- "How do I use Zustand middleware for persisting state?"
- "Show me the migration guide from Next.js 14 to 15"
- "Diagnose this error: 'Objects are not valid as a React child'"
- "Compare Zod vs Yup vs Joi for schema validation"
- "Scan my project dependencies for outdated or deprecated packages"Troubleshooting Augments
Server starts but returns stale or incorrect documentation
Augments fetches docs at query time with caching. If results look outdated, the cache may have a stale entry. Restarting the MCP server clears the in-memory cache. For persistent issues, check if the framework has been added to the curated list in the package's latest release.
GitHub API rate limit errors when fetching code examples
Anonymous GitHub API requests are rate-limited to 60/hour. Set the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable in your MCP config with a personal access token to raise the limit to 5000/hour.
Package not found or 'framework not supported' for a library I use
Augments has 22 curated frameworks with deep indexing, plus general npm package support via get_api_context. For unsupported frameworks, try get_api_context with the exact npm package name โ it queries live package metadata even for non-curated packages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Augments
What is Augments?
Augments is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ - transform claude code with intelligent, real-time access to 90+ framework documentation sources. get accurate, up-to-date code generation that follows current best practices for react, next.js, laravel, fastapi, tailwind css, and more. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Augments?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y augments-mcp-server. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Augments?
Augments works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Augments free to use?
Yes, Augments is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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