io.github.ref-tools/ref-tools-mcp

io.github.ref-tools/ref-tools-mcp

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

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Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ref-tools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ref-tools-mcp@3.0.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REF_API_KEY": "<your REF_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • REF_API_KEYrequiredsecretYour API key for Ref

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
3.0.1
Registry
active
Published
9/9/2025

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