fabric-mcp-server

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
3. Features
4. Tools
5. Installation
6. Usage
7. Configuration for Usage with VS Code
8. Tips for Using it with Cline
9. Troubleshooting
10. Contributing
11. License

Introduction

The fabric-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to expose Fabric patterns as tools for integration with Cline. This integration enhances Cline's capabilities by leveraging AI-driven pattern execution from the Fabric repository.

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a specification that facilitates communication between AI systems and external tools or resources. It standardizes the way AI models interact with various capabilities such as databases, APIs, and file systems. MCP servers, like fabric-mcp-server, implement this protocol to make tools and resources accessible to AI models, thereby expanding their functional scope.

Features

• Exposes Fabric Patterns as Tools: The server makes all Fabric patterns available as individual tools within Cline.
• Pattern Execution: Users can select and execute Fabric patterns directly within Cline tasks.
• Enhanced Capabilities: Integrates AI-driven pattern execution to augment Cline's functionality.

Tools

The fabric-mcp-server exposes a wide range of Fabric patterns as tools. Some examples include:

• analyze_claims
• summarize
• extract_wisdom
• create_mermaid_visualization
• And many more...

To see the full list of available patterns, you can list the directories in the fabric/patterns directory.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the fabric-mcp-server repository to your local system.
2. Install Dependencies: Navigate into the fabric-mcp-server directory and run npm install.
3. Build the Project: Run npm run build to compile the TypeScript code.

Usage

To use the fabric-mcp-server with Cline:

1. Ensure the server is installed and running.
2. Configure the MCP server in your Cline settings file.
3. Create a new task in Cline and select a Fabric pattern to use.

Configuration for Usage with VS Code

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the fabric-mcp-server repository to your local system.

2. Install Dependencies: Navigate into the fabric-mcp-server directory and run npm install.

3. Build the Project: Run npm run build.

4. Configure Cline Settings: Add the MCP server configuration to your Cline settings file. The file path varies by operating system:

   • Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Code\User\globalStorage\saoudrizwan.claude-dev\settings\cline_mcp_settings.json
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json
   • Linux: ~/.config/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json

   Use the following configuration:

"fabric-mcp-server": {
  "command": "node",
  "args": [
    "<path-to-fabric-mcp-server>/build/index.js"
  ],
  "env": {},
  "disabled": false,
  "autoApprove": [],
  "transportType": "stdio",
  "timeout": 60
}

Replace <path-to-fabric-mcp-server> with the actual path to the fabric-mcp-server directory on your system. For example:

• Windows: "C:\\path\\to\\fabric-mcp-server\\build\\index.js"
• macOS/Linux: "/path/to/fabric-mcp-server/build/index.js"

5. Restart VSCode: Restart VSCode or reload the Cline extension to apply the changes.

Tips for Using it with Cline

To maximize the benefits of fabric-mcp-server with Cline, add use fabric-mcp-server at the end of your prompts or consider adding the following rule to your .clinerules file:

# Fabric MCP Server Rule
1. **List Fabric Patterns**: When a new task is created, list all pattern names from the Fabric repository.
2. **Prompt for Pattern Selection**: Ask the user to select one of the following options:
   a) Enter a pattern name from the list to use the `fabric-mcp-server` tool with the specified pattern.
   b) Choose not to use `fabric-mcp-server` for the task.

This rule streamlines the tool selection process for new tasks in Cline.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the fabric-mcp-server is correctly configured in your Cline settings.
• Verify that the server is running and reachable.
• Check the console output for any error messages.

Contributing

Contributions to fabric-mcp-server are welcome. Please refer to the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines on how to contribute.

License

fabric-mcp-server is released under the MIT License.