Practices MCP Server
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The Practices MCP Server enables AI assistants like Claude to help you implement consistent development practices across your projects and teams. It empowers AI to manage Git branches, handle versioning, prepare pull requests, and integrate with tools like GitHub and Jira.
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What is Practices MCP Server?
The Practices MCP Server is a specialized server that provides AI assistants like Claude with the tools and context needed to enforce consistent development practices within a project. It allows developers to interact with their codebase through natural language, leveraging the AI to automate tasks and ensure adherence to established standards.
How to use Practices MCP Server?
To use the Practices MCP Server, you need to install it using uv tool install mcp_server_practices and configure Claude to recognize it as an MCP server. This involves adding a configuration block to Claude's settings, specifying the command to run the server and any necessary arguments. After configuration, you can interact with Claude using natural language to perform tasks like creating branches, checking version numbers, and preparing pull requests.
Key features of Practices MCP Server
Manage Git Branches
Handle Versioning
Prepare Pull Requests
Integrate with Tools (GitHub, Jira)
Use cases of Practices MCP Server
Creating standardized Git branches
Validating branch names against project conventions
Ensuring consistent version numbers across multiple files
Generating standardized pull request descriptions
Automating workflows with GitHub and Jira
FAQ from Practices MCP Server
What is an MCP Server?
What is an MCP Server?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. An MCP server provides AI models with tools and context to interact with external systems.
How does the Practices MCP Server integrate with Claude?
How does the Practices MCP Server integrate with Claude?
The server is configured as an MCP server within Claude's settings, allowing Claude to access its tools and resources through a defined protocol.
What configuration is required to use the server?
What configuration is required to use the server?
The server requires a .practices.yaml file to define project-specific settings such as branching strategy, version file locations, and integration settings for Jira and GitHub.
Can I extend the functionality of the server?
Can I extend the functionality of the server?
Yes, the server is designed to be extensible. Developer documentation is provided to guide users in adding new features and integrations.
Where can I find more information about using the server?
Where can I find more information about using the server?
Detailed documentation, including a user guide, configuration guide, and CLI reference, is available in the docs/ directory of the repository.