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Idea Reality

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๐Ÿ โ˜๏ธ ๐ŸŽ ๐ŸชŸ ๐Ÿง - Pre-build reality check for AI coding agents. Scans GitHub, Hacker News

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What is Idea Reality?

Idea Reality is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ๐Ÿ โ˜๏ธ ๐ŸŽ ๐ŸชŸ ๐Ÿง - pre-build reality check for ai coding agents. scans github, hacker news

๐Ÿ โ˜๏ธ ๐ŸŽ ๐ŸชŸ ๐Ÿง - Pre-build reality check for AI coding agents. Scans GitHub, Hacker News

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

AI integration
mnemox-ai

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License
Languagepython
Versionv0.3.4
UpdatedMay 22, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

PIP

pip install idea-reality-mcp

Manual Installation

pip install idea-reality-mcp

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Idea Reality

Idea Reality MCP is a pre-build reality check tool for AI coding agents and developers, scanning GitHub, npm, PyPI, Hacker News, Product Hunt, and Stack Overflow to assess whether an idea already exists, how competitive the space is, and what momentum it has. It exposes a single MCP tool called idea_check that returns a 0โ€“100 reality score, trend direction, competitor list, and pivot recommendations in seconds. Use it to validate startup ideas, open-source project concepts, or SaaS features before investing engineering time.

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8+ and uv or pip installed
  • An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
  • Optional: GitHub personal access token (GITHUB_TOKEN) to increase GitHub API rate limits
  • Optional: Product Hunt API token (PRODUCTHUNT_TOKEN) for deep-mode Product Hunt scanning
1

Install the package

Install idea-reality-mcp via pip or use uvx to run it without a permanent install.

pip install idea-reality-mcp
# Or run without installing:
uvx idea-reality-mcp
2

Run the setup wizard

The setup command guides you through first-time configuration including platform detection and API key entry.

idea-reality setup
3

Verify the installation

Run the doctor command to confirm all platform checks pass and API connections are healthy.

idea-reality doctor
# Extended checks including API connectivity:
idea-reality doctor --full
4

Add to your MCP client configuration

Add idea-reality-mcp to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration file. Set optional environment variables for GitHub and Product Hunt tokens.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "idea-reality": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["idea-reality-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_github_token",
        "PRODUCTHUNT_TOKEN": "your_producthunt_token"
      }
    }
  }
}
5

Or install via Claude Code directly

Claude Code users can add the server with a single command.

claude mcp add idea-reality -- uvx idea-reality-mcp

Idea Reality Examples

Client configuration

Claude Desktop configuration for idea-reality-mcp using uvx. Add GitHub and Product Hunt tokens for full scanning capabilities.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "idea-reality": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["idea-reality-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GITHUB_TOKEN": "ghp_your_github_token",
        "PRODUCTHUNT_TOKEN": "your_producthunt_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Use the idea_check tool through Claude to validate concepts before building:

- "Check the reality of my idea: an AI-powered code review tool that integrates with GitHub PRs"
- "Do a deep reality check on building a SaaS for restaurant inventory management"
- "Is there market space for a local-first note-taking app with AI summarization?"
- "How saturated is the market for browser extensions that block social media distractions?"

Troubleshooting Idea Reality

GitHub API rate limit errors during quick scans

Set the GITHUB_TOKEN environment variable with a GitHub personal access token. This raises the rate limit from 60 to 5,000 requests per hour. Generate a token at github.com/settings/tokens.

Product Hunt results are missing in deep mode

Deep mode Product Hunt scanning requires a PRODUCTHUNT_TOKEN. Obtain one at api.producthunt.com/v2/docs and add it to the MCP server env block in your config file.

uvx command not found

Install uv first: 'curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh'. Then ensure ~/.local/bin is in your PATH. Alternatively, install idea-reality-mcp with pip and use 'idea-reality-mcp' as the command.

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Reality

What is Idea Reality?

Idea Reality is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ๐Ÿ โ˜๏ธ ๐ŸŽ ๐ŸชŸ ๐Ÿง - pre-build reality check for ai coding agents. scans github, hacker news It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Idea Reality?

Install via pip with: pip install idea-reality-mcp. Then configure your AI client to connect to this MCP server.

Which AI clients work with Idea Reality?

Idea Reality works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Idea Reality free to use?

Yes, Idea Reality 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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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "idea-reality": { "command": "pip", "args": ["install", "idea-reality-mcp"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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