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ref-tools-mcp

Token-efficient search for coding agents over public and private documentation.

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Helping coding agents never make mistakes working with public or private libraries without wasting the context window.

Compatible with

Claude DesktopCursor

Install

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ref-tools-mcp": {
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://api.ref.tools/mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Config File Location

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Linux: ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Some servers require additional setup - check the GitHub README for specific instructions.

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