snapdepdoc 0.1.0
Snapshot your dependencies, access version-perfect documentation - An MCP server for AI development assistance
License: MIT
Requires Python: >=3.10
Keywords: ai-assistant, dependencies, documentation, mcp, package-manager, snapdepdoc

# SnapDepDoc

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**Snapshot your dependencies, access version-perfect documentation** 

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that parses project definition files and exposes library documentation with the correct versions for AI development assistance.

> **📖 New to SnapDepDoc?** Check out the [Getting Started Guide](GETTING_STARTED.md) for a complete walkthrough!

## 🚀 Features

- **Multi-format support**: Parse `pyproject.toml`, `package.json`, `pom.xml`, `build.gradle`, `build.sbt`, and more
- **Version-aware documentation**: Fetch documentation for the exact versions specified in your project
- **Tool-based interface**: Expose project information through MCP tools
- **Resource access**: Provide dependency documentation as MCP resources
- **8 Ecosystem Support**: Python, Node.js, Java/Maven, Gradle, Scala/SBT, Rust, Go, and Ruby

## Supported Project Types

- **Python**: `pyproject.toml`, `requirements.txt`, `setup.py`
- **Node.js**: `package.json`, `package-lock.json`
- **Java**: `pom.xml` (Maven), `build.gradle` (Gradle)
- **Scala**: `build.sbt` (SBT)
- **Rust**: `Cargo.toml`
- **Go**: `go.mod`
- **Ruby**: `Gemfile`

## 📦 Installation

### From PyPI (when released)

```bash
# Using pip
pip install snapdepdoc

# Using uv (recommended)
uv pip install snapdepdoc
```

### From Source

```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/thec0dewriter/docs_mcp.git
cd docs_mcp

# Using uv (recommended)
uv pip install -e .

# Or using pip
pip install -e .
```

## 🎯 Quick Start

### 1. Install the package
```bash
pip install snapdepdoc
```

### 2. Configure your MCP client

**Claude Desktop** (`~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` on macOS):
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snapdepdoc": {
      "command": "snapdepdoc"
    }
  }
}
```

**VS Code** (`.vscode/mcp.json` in your project):
```json
{
  "servers": {
    "snapdepdoc": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "snapdepdoc"
    }
  }
}
```

### 3. Start using it!

Ask your AI assistant:
- "What project files are in my directory?"
- "What are the dependencies in my pyproject.toml?"
- "Where can I find documentation for FastAPI version 0.104.0?"

See the [examples directory](examples/) for more usage scenarios.

## 🛠️ Usage

### As an MCP Server

#### Development Setup (from source)

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (`claude_desktop_config.json`):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snapdepdoc": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/absolute/path/to/docs_mcp",
        "run",
        "snapdepdoc"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

Or in VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`):

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "snapdepdoc": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/absolute/path/to/docs_mcp",
        "run",
        "snapdepdoc"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

#### Installed via pip

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "snapdepdoc": {
      "command": "snapdepdoc"
    }
  }
}
```

## 📚 Available Tools

The server exposes the following MCP tools:

- **`list_project_files`**: Discover project definition files in a directory
- **`parse_dependencies`**: Extract dependencies from project files with versions
- **`get_documentation_url`**: Get documentation URLs for specific library versions
- **`search_api_documentation`**: Search for API documentation within libraries

## 📖 Available Resources

MCP resources for direct access:

- **`dependencies://{project_path}`**: List all dependencies with versions from a project
- **`docs://{library}@{version}`**: Access documentation for a specific library version
  - Examples: `docs://fastapi@0.104.0`, `docs://npm:react@18.2.0`, `docs://mvn:org.springframework:spring-core@6.0.0`

## 🏗️ Supported Ecosystems

| Ecosystem | Project Files | Documentation Sources |
|-----------|---------------|----------------------|
| **Python** | `pyproject.toml`, `requirements.txt`, `setup.py` | PyPI, ReadTheDocs |
| **Node.js** | `package.json`, `package-lock.json` | npm registry |
| **Java/Maven** | `pom.xml` | Maven Central, Javadoc |
| **Gradle** | `build.gradle`, `build.gradle.kts` | Maven Central |
| **Scala/SBT** | `build.sbt` | Maven Central, Scaladoc |
| **Rust** | `Cargo.toml` | crates.io |
| **Go** | `go.mod` | pkg.go.dev |
| **Ruby** | `Gemfile` | RubyGems |

## 🔧 Development

```bash
# Install development dependencies
uv pip install -e ".[dev]"

# Run tests
pytest

# Format code
black .
ruff check --fix .
```

See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for detailed development guidelines.

## 📝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.

## 📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## 🗺️ Roadmap

- [ ] Add more ecosystem support (PHP Composer, .NET NuGet, etc.)
- [ ] Implement caching for documentation URLs
- [ ] Add support for private package registries
- [ ] Enhance search functionality with fuzzy matching
- [ ] Add support for monorepo structures
- [ ] Integration with more MCP clients

## 🐛 Troubleshooting

### Server not starting
- Ensure Python 3.10+ is installed
- Verify the installation: `snapdepdoc --help`
- Check MCP client logs for error messages

### Dependencies not parsing correctly
- Ensure your project file is valid and properly formatted
- Check the [examples](examples/) directory for reference formats

### Documentation URLs not found
- Some packages may not have standard documentation URLs
- Verify the package name and version are correct
- Check your internet connection for API requests

For more issues, please check our [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/thec0dewriter/docs_mcp/issues).

## 📚 Learn More

- **[Getting Started Guide](GETTING_STARTED.md)** - Complete walkthrough for new users
- **[Examples](examples/)** - Usage examples for all supported ecosystems
- **[Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md)** - How to contribute to the project
- **[Release Guide](RELEASE.md)** - For maintainers releasing new versions
- **[Publishing Guide](PUBLISHING.md)** - How to publish to PyPI
- **[Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)** - Version history and updates
- **[MCP Documentation](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/)** - Learn about Model Context Protocol