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Hide MCP Server

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Hide MCP server is a server for Hide, a headless IDE. It implements tools like a text editor and a bash shell adapted from Anthropic's computer-use-demo.

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What is Hide MCP Server?

The Hide MCP server is a server component designed for the Hide headless IDE. It provides essential tools for interacting with the system, such as a text editor and a bash shell.

How to use Hide MCP Server?

To use the Hide MCP server, you need to configure it within the Claude Desktop application by modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file. You can configure it as a development server or a published server, using uv or uvx commands respectively, along with the path to the Hide MCP directory. For debugging, the MCP Inspector is recommended.

Key features of Hide MCP Server

  • Text Editor with line numbers and edit history

  • Persistent Bash shell with background processes

  • Automatic output truncation

  • File viewing and editing

  • Directory listing and file creation

Use cases of Hide MCP Server

  • Viewing and editing files within the Hide IDE

  • Executing bash commands and scripts

  • Managing files and directories

  • Debugging code running within the headless IDE

  • Integrating with Claude Desktop application

FAQ from Hide MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for communication between different components.

How do I install the Hide MCP server?

The installation process involves configuring the claude_desktop_config.json file with the appropriate command and arguments.

What are the dependencies?

The server relies on common Linux/Python packages.

How do I debug the server?

The recommended approach is to use the MCP Inspector.

How do I publish the server?

You can publish the server to PyPI using the uv publish command after building the package.