MCP Attr Example Cargo Metadata
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MCP Attr Example Cargo Metadata

This project implements a server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide metadata information of Rust Cargo projects, including package information, dependencies, build targets, etc.
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What is the Cargo Metadata MCP Server?

This is a service specifically designed for Rust developers. Through the standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP), it can conveniently obtain various metadata information of Cargo projects. It's like a project information center that can tell you important information such as the project's dependencies, build targets, and feature characteristics.

How to use the Cargo Metadata MCP Server?

After installation, simply run the server, and then connect through a client that supports the MCP protocol (such as Claude Desktop). The server will automatically analyze the Cargo project in the current directory and provide structured data.

Use cases

It is particularly suitable for Rust developers who need to deeply understand the project structure or scenarios where project metadata needs to be obtained in an integrated development environment (IDE).

Main features

Project metadata retrieval
Provide complete project metadata information, including basic information such as version and author
Dependency analysis
Clearly display all dependent libraries of the project and their version information
Build target query
List all build targets (libraries, binary files, etc.) in the project
Feature management
Display all feature characteristics defined in the project and their dependency relationships
Workspace support
Support the analysis of workspace projects containing multiple packages
Advantages
Standardized interface: Uses the MCP protocol, making it easy to integrate with other tools
Comprehensive information: Provides all key metadata of the project
Easy to use: Simple command-line interface
High performance: Implemented in Rust, with high operating efficiency
Limitations
Only supports Rust Cargo projects
Requires a Rust environment to be installed
May have a certain learning curve for non-technical users

How to use

Install the server
Build and install the server program through Cargo
Run the server
Start the server in the project directory
Configure the client
Add the server configuration in the MCP client (such as Claude Desktop)

Usage examples

Project dependency analysis
Developers need to understand all dependent libraries of the project and their versions
Build target check
Confirm all build targets defined in the project

Frequently Asked Questions

How to specify a different Cargo.toml file?
Which MCP clients are supported?
What environment is required to run the server?

Related resources

Model Context Protocol official website
Official documentation of the MCP protocol
mcp-attr crate documentation
Rust MCP attribute macro library
cargo_metadata crate
Cargo metadata parsing library

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cargo-metadata": {
      "command": "path/to/mcp-attr-example-cargo-metadata"
    }
  }
}
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