Dev Kit
[Model Context Protocol] Dev Kit - anything a developer need for him day to day works
What is Dev Kit?
Dev Kit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to [model context protocol] dev kit - anything a developer need for him day to day works
[Model Context Protocol] Dev Kit - anything a developer need for him day to day works
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP protocol support
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx dev-kitConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Dev Kit
Dev Kit MCP Server is a Go-backed developer toolkit that gives AI assistants direct access to common day-to-day development operations through a single MCP interface. It covers file system management, Git operations (status, commit, push, pull, branch, diff), Makefile target execution, file and text search, and configurable predefined shell commands via TOML. It is designed for developers who want their AI coding assistant to act as a capable terminal companion without leaving the chat interface.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9+ (the server is installed via pip despite being Go-backed)
- pip or uv package manager
- Git installed and available in PATH for Git tool functionality
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Install dev-kit-mcp-server via pip
Install the package directly from PyPI using pip or uv.
pip install dev-kit-mcp-server
# or with uv
uv add dev-kit-mcp-serverIdentify your project root directory
The server requires a --root-dir argument that restricts all file operations to a specific directory. Choose the root of the project you want the AI to work with.
Optional: create a TOML config for predefined commands
Add a [tool.dkmcp.commands] section to your pyproject.toml (or a separate TOML file) to define reusable commands the AI can execute by name.
[tool.dkmcp.commands]
test = "uv run pytest"
lint = "ruff check"
format = "ruff format"Configure Claude Desktop
Add the dev-kit server to your Claude Desktop configuration, specifying your project root and optional TOML config path.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dev-kit": {
"command": "dev-kit-mcp-server",
"args": [
"--root-dir", "/path/to/your/project",
"--commands-toml", "/path/to/your/project/pyproject.toml"
]
}
}
}Verify the server tools are available
Ask your AI assistant to list available tools or run a simple operation like checking git status to confirm the server is connected and working.
Dev Kit Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for dev-kit-mcp-server restricting access to a specific project directory.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dev-kit": {
"command": "dev-kit-mcp-server",
"args": [
"--root-dir", "/Users/me/projects/myapp",
"--commands-toml", "/Users/me/projects/myapp/pyproject.toml"
]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that exercise the file, git, and command tools provided by the server.
- "What is the current git status of my project?"
- "Search all Python files for any usage of the deprecated 'requests.get' call."
- "Stage all modified files and commit with the message 'fix: update config parsing'."
- "Run the lint predefined command and show me the output."
- "Create a new directory called 'tests/integration' inside my project root."Troubleshooting Dev Kit
File operation rejected: 'path outside authorized root'
All file and directory paths must be within the --root-dir you specified. Ensure the path in your prompt is relative to or within that directory.
Predefined command not found
Check that [tool.dkmcp.commands] is correctly defined in your pyproject.toml or the file passed to --commands-toml. Command names are case-sensitive. Restart the MCP server after editing the TOML file.
Git operations fail with 'not a git repository'
The --root-dir must point to the root of a git repository (the directory containing .git). Navigate to the correct directory or initialize a repo with 'git init'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dev Kit
What is Dev Kit?
Dev Kit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that [model context protocol] dev kit - anything a developer need for him day to day works It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Dev Kit?
Follow the installation instructions on the Dev Kit GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Dev Kit?
Dev Kit works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Dev Kit free to use?
Yes, Dev Kit is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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