MCP - Model Context Protocol

NEXTDEVKIT integrates with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to provide AI agents with enhanced context and documentation access. The recommended MCP server is Context7, which gives AI agents direct access to NEXTDEVKIT's complete documentation.

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) allows AI agents to access external data sources and tools in real-time. Instead of relying on training data, MCP enables AI to query live documentation, APIs, and other resources during conversations.

Context7 MCP Integration

NEXTDEVKIT is pre-configured with Context7, which provides AI agents with comprehensive access to:

• Complete NEXTDEVKIT documentation
• API references
• Configuration guides
• Best practices
• Troubleshooting resources

Installation & Setup

NEXTDEVKIT comes pre-configured with Context7 in .ruler/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context7": {
      "url": "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Apply MCP Configuration

# Apply MCP configuration to all supported AI agents
ruler apply --with-mcp

# Apply to specific agents only
ruler apply --agents cursor --with-mcp

Important Note: Ruler only configures the MCP server settings. You still need to manually enable MCP functionality in your specific AI IDE settings. The configuration files are prepared, but activation requires manual setup in each tool.

For Cursor

1. Enable MCP Support in Cursor settings
2. Run Ruler to apply MCP configuration:

ruler apply --agents cursor --with-mcp

For Other AI Agents

Ruler supports MCP configuration for multiple AI agents. Check the Ruler documentation for specific agent setup instructions.

Using Context7

Once configured, your AI agent can access NEXTDEVKIT documentation by asking questions like:

• "How do I configure authentication in NEXTDEVKIT?"
• "What's the recommended deployment process?"
• "How do I set up the database?"
• "Show me the project structure guidelines"

The AI will automatically query NEXTDEVKIT's documentation through Context7 and provide accurate, up-to-date answers.

Benefits

🔍 Always Current

• AI accesses live documentation, not outdated training data
• Latest features and updates automatically available

📖 Comprehensive Context

• Complete project documentation accessible
• Detailed configuration guides and examples

⚡ Instant Access

• No need to search documentation manually
• AI retrieves relevant information automatically

🎯 Contextual Responses

• Answers specific to NEXTDEVKIT's implementation
• Includes actual code examples from the project

Pre-configured Documentation

Context7 provides access to all NEXTDEVKIT documentation including:

• Getting Started guides
• Configuration documentation
• Deployment instructions
• Feature implementation guides
• API references
• Troubleshooting resources

Advanced Usage

For advanced MCP configurations or custom servers, modify .ruler/mcp.json and run:

ruler apply --with-mcp

The configuration will be distributed to all supported AI agents automatically.

Troubleshooting

If Context7 is not working:

1. Enable MCP in AI IDE: Ensure MCP functionality is manually enabled in your AI tool's settings
2. Verify Configuration: Check that .ruler/mcp.json contains the Context7 server
3. Re-apply Rules: Run ruler apply --with-mcp to refresh configuration
4. Restart AI Agent: Restart your AI application after applying MCP changes
5. Check Connectivity: Ensure internet access for Context7 server communication