Yardmcp
yardmcp is a programmable server based on the FastMCP protocol for exploring and querying Ruby gem documentation through YARD. It provides a series of tools to list gems, browse classes/modules, get documentation, search for content, etc., and is suitable for building documentation browsers or code assistants.
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What is yardmcp?

yardmcp is a server based on the FastMCP protocol that converts the YARD documentation of Ruby gems into programmable tools. Users can easily access and query the documentation information of Ruby libraries through it.

How to use yardmcp?

After starting the server, you can use various tools to explore the documentation of Ruby gems, including searching, getting class information, method descriptions, etc.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for developers to build documentation browsers, code assistants, or integrate Ruby/YARD documentation into other systems.

Main features

List management
Supports listing all installed gems and their classes, modules, and methods.
Documentation query
Provides detailed documentation content, including comments, parameters, return types, and other information.
Source code location
Can find the file and line number of any object, facilitating quick code location.
Search function
Supports fuzzy and full-text search to help users quickly find the required documentation.
Structure analysis
Displays the inheritance relationships of classes and modules, mixed-in modules, and subclass information.
Advantages
Simplifies the process of accessing and querying Ruby gem documentation.
Supports multiple interaction methods, such as searching, listing, and structure analysis.
Suitable for developers to build documentation browsers or auxiliary tools.
Limitations
Requires the Ruby environment to be installed and configured first.
Index building may take a long time during the first startup.
The command-line interface may not be friendly enough for non-technical users.

How to use

Install dependencies
Ensure that Ruby 3.2+ and Bundler are installed, and install the required Gem packages.
Start the server
Run the yardmcp command to start the service and wait for the indexing to complete.
Use tools
Use the provided tools for documentation query, such as listing gems and getting documentation.

Usage examples

Find information about a specific class
Users want to know the detailed information of a class, including methods and documentation.
Search for documentation content
Users want to search for the usage of a method in multiple gems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What environment does yardmcp require?
Why does the startup time take so long?
How to view available tools?

Related resources

yardmcp GitHub repository
Project source code and documentation address
YARD documentation
Official documentation of the YARD documentation generator
FastMCP protocol specification
Detailed description of the FastMCP protocol

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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