mcphub.nvim
by ravitemer
A powerful Neovim plugin that integrates MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers into your workflow. It offers a centralized config file, an intuitive UI, programmatic API access, and interactive testing capabilities.
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What is mcphub.nvim?
MCPHub.nvim is a Neovim plugin that simplifies the integration and management of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. It provides a centralized interface for configuring, managing, and testing tools and resources from these servers, making it ideal for LLM-based workflows within Neovim.
How to use mcphub.nvim?
Install the plugin using a Neovim package manager like lazy.nvim. Configure the plugin with the path to your MCP server configuration file and the port for the Express server. Use the :MCPHub command to open the UI and manage servers, tools, and resources. Programmatically access MCP tools and resources using the provided Lua API.
Key features of mcphub.nvim
Simple single-command interface (:MCPHub)
Integrated Hub view for managing servers and tools
Marketplace Integration for browsing and installing servers
Interactive Testing for real-time tool evaluation
Developer-friendly API for tool and resource access
Integrates with CodeCompanion and Avante
Use cases of mcphub.nvim
Integrating LLMs into your Neovim workflow
Managing and testing various MCP tools
Accessing resources provided by MCP servers
Building custom Neovim chat interfaces powered by MCP
Enhacing tool accessibility within chat interfaces
FAQ from mcphub.nvim
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows LLMs to securely access external tools and information.
What are the requirements for using mcphub.nvim?
What are the requirements for using mcphub.nvim?
Neovim >= 0.8.0, Node.js >= 18.0.0, plenary.nvim, and mcp-hub.
How do I configure MCP servers?
How do I configure MCP servers?
Create a JSON configuration file that lists your MCP servers with their commands, arguments, and environment variables. Specify the path to this file in the mcphub.nvim setup function.
How can I test if my MCP servers are working?
How can I test if my MCP servers are working?
Use the MCP Inspector or mcp-cli to validate server functionality. The MCPHub UI's Logs view can also help you debug server issues.
I'm getting an error. Where can I get help?
I'm getting an error. Where can I get help?
First, test with minimal.lua file. Then, open an issue on the GitHub repository or start a discussion.