MCP Server Make

MCP Server for GNU Make

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Overview

MCP Server Make is a Model Context Protocol server designed to enable LLMs (Large Language Models) to execute make targets from a Makefile in a safe and controlled environment.

To use MCP Server Make, install it using uv or pip, then execute the server with either the default Makefile or a specified one by providing necessary command-line arguments.

Safely run and capture output of make targets - Navigate build processes intelligently - Automate repetitive tasks in software development - Handle errors with descriptive feedback - Support configuration for different working directories and Makefiles

Automating test runs and formatting code in development workflows.
Managing project dependencies and release processes effectively.
Facilitating self-validation of code by executing make commands directly.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server Make 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": {
    "mcp-server-make-wrale": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-make-wrale"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

How do I install MCP Server Make?

You can install it using `uv pip install mcp-server-make` or `pip install mcp-server-make`.

Can I use a specific Makefile with MCP Server Make?

Yes! You can specify the path to your Makefile using the `--make-path` flag.

What if the Makefile is not found?

Ensure that the `--make-path` points to a valid Makefile to avoid "Makefile not found" errors.

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