Dev.to MCP Server
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An implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for the Dev.to API, providing capabilities for searching, browsing, reading, and creating content on Dev.to. It supports both SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes for flexible integration.
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What is Dev.to MCP Server?
The Dev.to MCP Server is an intermediary server that interacts with the Dev.to API using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users to browse, search, read, create, update, and delete articles on Dev.to programmatically, supporting both SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes.
How to use Dev.to MCP Server?
To use the server, you can either run it locally using Docker or deploy it to a cloud platform like Google Cloud Run. You'll need to configure your Dev.to API key and choose between SSE/MCP or REST/OpenAPI mode. Client applications can then connect to the server to access Dev.to functionalities through MCP calls or REST endpoints.
Key features of Dev.to MCP Server
Browse latest, popular, or tagged articles
Read article details and user profiles
Search articles by keywords or user
Analyze article content and user profiles (prompt-based summaries)
Create, update, publish, unpublish, and delete articles (requires authentication)
Supports both SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes
Includes OpenAPI documentation for REST endpoints
Use cases of Dev.to MCP Server
Integrating Dev.to content into LLM/agent workflows
Building custom Dev.to clients and applications
Automating Dev.to content management tasks
Analyzing Dev.to content and user behavior
Using Dev.to as a data source for other applications
FAQ from Dev.to MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a protocol for interacting with models and agents, allowing them to access external data and tools.
How do I authenticate with the Dev.to API?
How do I authenticate with the Dev.to API?
You need to provide your Dev.to API key as an environment variable (DEVTO_API_KEY) or in the Authorization header as a Bearer token in REST mode.
What is the difference between SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes?
What is the difference between SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes?
SSE/MCP mode is designed for LLM/agent integration using the Model Context Protocol, while REST/OpenAPI mode provides direct HTTP access with OpenAPI documentation.
How do I switch between SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes?
How do I switch between SSE/MCP and REST/OpenAPI modes?
You can set the SERVER_MODE environment variable to either sse or rest.
What are the security considerations when deploying to Google Cloud Run?
What are the security considerations when deploying to Google Cloud Run?
When deploying in SSE mode, you need to implement additional security measures like Cloud Run Authentication, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), VPC Service Controls, and Ingress Controls. REST mode is more secure by default as it requires an Authorization Bearer Token for each request.