Turbo Garbanzo
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Features
- MCP protocol support
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx turbo-garbanzoConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Turbo Garbanzo
Turbo Garbanzo is an MCP server project hosted on GitHub that provides developer tooling integrations via the Model Context Protocol over stdio. While the repository appears to be in early or experimental stages with limited public documentation, it follows the standard MCP TypeScript server pattern and can be run via npx for quick evaluation. Developers exploring MCP server implementations or looking for a starting point for custom TypeScript-based MCP tooling can use this project as a reference or lightweight integration point.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
- Git for cloning the repository if running from source
Clone the repository
Clone the turbo-garbanzo repository from GitHub to inspect the source and run the server locally.
git clone https://github.com/mercerheather476/turbo-garbanzo.git
cd turbo-garbanzoInstall dependencies
Install the Node.js dependencies defined in package.json.
npm installBuild the TypeScript source
Compile the TypeScript source files to JavaScript if the project includes a build step.
npm run buildRun the MCP server
Start the server in stdio mode for use with an MCP client. If a start script is defined in package.json, use npm start; otherwise invoke the compiled entry point directly.
npm start
# or
node dist/index.jsConfigure your MCP client
Add the server to your MCP client configuration using the absolute path to the project directory and the node command to run the compiled entry point.
{
"mcpServers": {
"turbo-garbanzo": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/turbo-garbanzo/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Turbo Garbanzo Examples
Client configuration (claude_desktop_config.json)
Configuration block for Claude Desktop pointing at the locally built turbo-garbanzo server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"turbo-garbanzo": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/you/turbo-garbanzo/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to test connectivity and discover what tools the server exposes.
- "List all available tools provided by the turbo-garbanzo MCP server"
- "What capabilities does this MCP server expose?"
- "Run a test tool invocation to verify the server is connected"Troubleshooting Turbo Garbanzo
npm run build fails with TypeScript compilation errors
Ensure you are using Node.js 18 or later and TypeScript 5+. Run `npm install` first to install all devDependencies including the TypeScript compiler. If tsconfig.json is missing, the project may require manual setup — check the repository's open issues or README for build instructions.
MCP client shows the server as disconnected immediately after startup
Check that the entry point path in your client configuration (dist/index.js or similar) exists after the build step. Run `node /path/to/dist/index.js` directly in a terminal to see any startup errors. Ensure the server outputs valid MCP protocol messages to stdout and does not mix log output with protocol messages.
No tools appear after connecting the server
The repository may be in an early experimental state with no tools yet implemented. Check the repository's src/ directory for tool registration code. If the server starts but lists zero tools, review the GitHub repository issues and commits for recent development activity or contact the maintainer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Turbo Garbanzo
What is Turbo Garbanzo?
Turbo Garbanzo is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that [, Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Turbo Garbanzo free to use?
Yes, Turbo Garbanzo is open source and available under the GPL-3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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