Gradle MCP Server
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The Gradle MCP Server enables AI tools to interact with Gradle projects programmatically. It uses the Gradle Tooling API to query project information and execute tasks.
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What is Gradle MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI tools to programmatically interact with Gradle projects. It leverages the Gradle Tooling API to retrieve project information and execute tasks, providing a structured interface for AI agents.
How to use Gradle MCP Server?
- Install the server using the command-line download or manual download methods. 2. Configure your MCP client (e.g., VSCode extension, Claude Desktop app) by adding the server's configuration to the client's settings file, specifying the path to the downloaded JAR. 3. Restart your MCP client. 4. Use the available tools (Get Gradle Project Info, Execute Gradle Task, Run Gradle Tests) within the client, providing the necessary inputs like project path and task names.
Key features of Gradle MCP Server
Inspecting Projects: Retrieve detailed information about a Gradle project's structure, tasks, and environment.
Executing Tasks: Run specific Gradle tasks with custom arguments, JVM arguments, and environment variables.
Running Tests Hierarchically: Execute Gradle test tasks and receive structured results in a hierarchical JSON format.
Command-line installation support for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Configuration options for stdio or SSE communication.
Use cases of Gradle MCP Server
Automated project analysis by AI agents.
Intelligent code completion and refactoring tools.
Automated testing and reporting.
Integration with AI-powered build automation workflows.
FAQ from Gradle MCP Server
What is the Gradle Tooling API?
What is the Gradle Tooling API?
The Gradle Tooling API is a public API that allows external tools to interact with Gradle builds programmatically.
How do I find the settings file for my MCP client?
How do I find the settings file for my MCP client?
The location of the settings file depends on the MCP client. The README provides examples for VSCode and Claude Desktop App, but you may need to adjust the path based on your operating system and client version.
What JDK version is required?
What JDK version is required?
JDK 17 or higher is required to run the Gradle MCP Server.
How do I run the server for testing?
How do I run the server for testing?
You can run the built JAR directly from the command line using java -jar build/libs/gradle-mcp-server-<version>-all.jar. Use command-line arguments like --sse and --debug for configuration.
What are the available tools?
What are the available tools?
The server exposes three tools: Get Gradle Project Info, Execute Gradle Task, and Run Gradle Tests. Each tool has specific inputs and outputs as described in the README.