Overview
The MCP Development Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude to manage software development projects, providing complete project context awareness and handling code execution through Docker environments.
To use the MCP Development Server, install it via pip, configure it in your Claude Desktop configuration file, and run the server to manage your development projects.
- Project context management - File system operations - Template-based project creation - Git integration - Docker command execution
- Managing software development projects with context awareness.
- Automating build and test operations in Docker environments.
- Providing development suggestions and error diagnosis.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect MCP Development Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-dillip285-mcp-dev-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What are the system requirements for MCP Development Server?
You need Python 3.12 or higher, Docker, and Git installed.
How do I install the MCP Development Server?
You can install it using pip or clone the repository for development installation.
Is there a license for this project?
Yes, the project is licensed under the MIT License.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":659,"uuid":"2169f6e6-6822-4841-90aa-a1fd8a36b47e","name":"dillip285_mcp-dev-server","title":"MCP Development Server","description":"Mirror of","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","created_at":"2024-12-30T03:25:40.748Z","updated_at":"2025-02-23T07:15:12.407Z","status":"created","author_name":"MCP-Mirror","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/192820360?v=4","tags":"mcp,development,docker,project-management","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/MCP-Mirror/dillip285_mcp-dev-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":null,"user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]