MCP server for io.livecode.ch

Run io.livecode.ch as an MCP server

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Overview

livecode-mcp is a server implementation for io.livecode.ch that allows users to run the platform as an MCP server.

To use livecode-mcp, install the server using the command mcp install server.py and then run it in development mode with mcp dev server.py --with requests.

Easy installation and setup for running io.livecode.ch as an MCP server. - Development mode for testing and debugging. - Integration with requests for handling HTTP requests.

Running io.livecode.ch for development and testing purposes.
Creating custom applications using the MCP server.
Facilitating collaborative coding sessions.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP server for io.livecode.ch 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": {
    "livecode-mcp-namin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-livecode-mcp-namin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "livecode-mcp-namin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-livecode-mcp-namin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "livecode-mcp-namin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-livecode-mcp-namin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "livecode-mcp-namin": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-livecode-mcp-namin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "livecode-mcp-namin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-livecode-mcp-namin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "livecode-mcp-namin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-livecode-mcp-namin"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is an MCP server?

An MCP server is a server that allows for the execution of live code in a collaborative environment.

Is livecode-mcp free to use?

Yes! livecode-mcp is open-source and free to use.

Can I contribute to livecode-mcp?

Absolutely! Contributions are welcome on the GitHub repository.

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