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Re-Stack MCP Server

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Re-Stack MCP Server integrates Stack Overflow into LLM-based coding workflows using the Stack Exchange API. It provides real-time access to solutions and restores Stack Overflow's crucial feedback loop.

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What is Re-Stack MCP Server?

Re-Stack MCP Server is a model communication protocol (MCP) server that bridges Stack Overflow and LLMs, providing real-time access to Stack Overflow content within LLM-based coding environments.

How to use Re-Stack MCP Server?

To use the server, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables with your Stack Exchange API credentials, build the project, and start the server. The server provides MCP tools for interacting with Stack Overflow, including read and write operations.

Key features of Re-Stack MCP Server

  • Real-time Stack Overflow access

  • Prompting users to post questions

  • Encouraging developers to contribute solutions

  • Fetching latest answers to refine LLM responses

  • Stack Exchange OAuth 2.0 authentication

Use cases of Re-Stack MCP Server

  • Integrating Stack Overflow into Cursor

  • Integrating Stack Overflow into Windsurf

  • Integrating Stack Overflow into GPT

  • Integrating Stack Overflow into Claude

FAQ from Re-Stack MCP Server

What is the purpose of Re-Stack MCP Server?

To bridge the gap between LLMs and Stack Overflow, providing real-time access to solutions and restoring the feedback loop.

What are the prerequisites for installation?

Node.js 18+, a Stack Exchange API Key, and Stack Apps Registration.

How do I configure the environment variables?

Copy .env.example to .env and edit it with your Stack Exchange API credentials.

What read operations are supported?

Questions, Answers, Comments, Tags, and Users.

What write operations are supported?

Questions, Answers, Comments, and Posts (requires authentication).