Pathfinder
Enforces a three-phase gated workflow (Research → Plan → Implement) for complex coding tasks with explicit human approval at each phase transition and automatic context management to maintain focus.
What is Pathfinder?
Pathfinder is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to enforces a three-phase gated workflow (research → plan → implement) for complex coding tasks with explicit human approval at each phase transition and automatic context management to maintain focus.
Enforces a three-phase gated workflow (Research → Plan → Implement) for complex coding tasks with explicit human approval at each phase transition and automatic context management to maintain focus.
This server falls under the Coding Agents category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Enforces a three-phase gated workflow (Research → Plan → Imp
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx pathfinder-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Pathfinder
What is Pathfinder?
Pathfinder is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enforces a three-phase gated workflow (research → plan → implement) for complex coding tasks with explicit human approval at each phase transition and automatic context management to maintain focus. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Pathfinder?
Follow the installation instructions on the Pathfinder GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Pathfinder?
Pathfinder works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Pathfinder free to use?
Yes, Pathfinder is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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