@tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli
About
A CLI utility for turning your docs into a stdio MCP server
Details
- License
- MIT license
Explore
- Generates a self-contained, runnable MCP server from markdown docs
- Provides three tools: list_docs, get_doc, and search_docs
- Uses fuzzy matching for cross-document search
- Supports custom tool names and output directories
- Integrates with any MCP‑compatible AI assistant
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
@tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cliCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
You can install the tool globally:
npm install -g @tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli
Or use it directly with npx:
npx @tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli --docs "path/to/docs/*/.md" --packageName MyDocsServer
npm install
list_docs
Lists all available documents with a preview of their content
get_doc
Gets the full content of a specific document by its path
search_docs
Searches across all documents using fuzzy matching
docs-to-mcp-cli --docs "documentation/*/.md" --packageName APIDocsServer --toolName "My API" --outDir build
The generated MCP server provides the following tools to AI assistants:
- list_docs: Lists all available documents with a preview of their content
- get_doc: Gets the full content of a specific document by its path
- search_docs: Searches across all documents using fuzzy matching
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"@tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli": {
"docs-to-mcp-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli",
"--docs",
"path/to/docs/**/*.md",
"--packageName",
"MyDocsServer"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"docs-to-mcp-cli": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli",
"--docs",
"path/to/docs/**/*.md",
"--packageName",
"MyDocsServer"
]
}
}A CLI tool that generates a self-contained, runnable MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes markdown documentation via specific tools.
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI assistants to access external tools and data sources. By converting your documentation to an MCP server, you allow AI assistants to:
- Browse through your documentation
- Search for specific information
- Access the full content of any document
- Use your documentation to provide more accurate and contextual responses
Installation
You can install the tool globally:
npm install -g @tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli
Or use it directly with npx:
npx @tiberriver256/docs-to-mcp-cli --docs "path/to/docs/*/.md" --packageName MyDocsServer
Usage
docs-to-mcp-cli --docs <pattern> --packageName <n> [--outDir <dir>] [--toolName <name>]
Options
- -d, --docs <pattern>: Glob pattern for markdown files (required)
- -p, --packageName <n>: Name for the generated MCP server (required)
- -o, --outDir <dir>: Output directory for the bundled server (default: "dist")
- -t, --toolName <name>: Name of the tool/package/library being documented (used in tool descriptions)
- -v, --version: Output the current version
Examples
```bash
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