Tanstack Mcp
About
This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server brings the full power of the TanStack CLI directly into your AI assistant (Claude, Cursor, etc.). It enables your AI to search official documentation, discover libraries, fetch guides, and scaffold new projects—all without leaving the chat
Details
- Author
- gihanrangana
- Downloads
- 377
- Categories
- Developer Tools, Knowledge Base, Search, AI
Jump to
- Keyless doc search via Algolia backend (no API keys required)
- Full-text Markdown content for any TanStack doc page
- Project scaffolding for new TanStack Start applications
- Ecosystem discovery of 16+ libraries and partners
- Direct CLI access for scaffolding, add-ons, and version pinning
- Seven dedicated tools covering search, fetch, list, create, add, and pin operations
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
Tanstack McpCommand (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
Requires Docker Desktop running in the background. Add a Docker-based MCP configuration to your MCP settings file (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, etc.) using the provided JSON snippet.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"tanstack mcp": {
"tanstack": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"gihan92/tanstack-mcp:latest"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"tanstack": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"gihan92/tanstack-mcp:latest"
]
}
}
TanStack MCP Server
🚀 The ultimate bridge between AI coding agents and the TanStack ecosystem. An official-grade Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that brings the full power of the TanStack CLI directly into your AI assistant. It enables your AI to search official documentation, discover libraries, fetch guides, and scaffold new projects—all without leaving the chat. ---🌟 Key Features
- Keyless Doc Search: Search the official TanStack documentation (Algolia backend) without needing any API keys. - Full-Text Guides: Fetch real-time Markdown content for any page in the ecosystem. - Project Scaffolding: Create new TanStack Start applications with AI-assisted commands. - Ecosystem Discovery: List 16+ libraries, ecosystem partners (hosting, auth, DB), and version info. - CLI Power: Direct access to scaffolding, add-ons, and version pinning tools. ---🛠️ Tools Reference
| Tool | Purpose | | :--- | :--- | |search_tanstack_docs | Search the official TanStack documentation with query, library, and framework filters. |
| fetch_tanstack_doc | Retrieve the full Markdown content of a doc page (e.g., router, guide/file-based-routing). |
| list_tanstack_libraries | Discover all official TanStack libraries (Query, Router, Table, Form, etc.). |
| list_tanstack_ecosystem | Find partners for hosting, auth, databases, and more. |
| create_tanstack_project | Bootstrap a new TanStack Start project with custom add-on configs. |
| add_tanstack_addon | Install add-ons (Tailwind, Clerk, etc.) into an existing project. |
| pin_tanstack_versions | Pin all TanStack library versions in your package.json for stability. |
---
💻 Configuration
Requirements: Docker Desktop must be running in the background. Add the following to your MCP settings file (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, etc.): ``json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tanstack": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"gihan92/tanstack-mcp:latest"
]
}
}
}
`
---
🚀 Local Development
To contribute or test the server locally:
1. Clone the repository:
`bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/tanstack-mcp.git
cd tanstack-mcp
`
2. Install dependencies:
`bash
pnpm install
`
3. Run in development mode:
`bash
pnpm dev
`
4. Build for production:
`bash
pnpm build
`
---
📝 Credits & License
This server is a wrapper around the official @tanstack/cli`. All documentation and library data are property of TanStack.
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