Supports documentation generation for C/C++ source code, parsing classes, functions, and variables to produce comprehensive documentation.
Provides full access to Doxygen's documentation generation capabilities, including project initialization, configuration management, and documentation generation in multiple formats like HTML, PDF, XML, and more.
Offers extended support for generating documentation from Fortran source code.
Supports documentation generation for JavaScript code, with extended capabilities for creating comprehensive documentation.
Generates documentation output in LaTeX format, which can be further processed into PDF documents.
Provides additional support for Perl documentation through extension mapping.
Provides primary support for PHP documentation generation, creating structured documentation from PHP source code comments.
Enables documentation generation for Python code with primary support, extracting documentation from code comments.
Generates UML diagrams as part of the documentation, including inheritance graphs and call graphs.
Creates documentation in XML format for further processing or integration with other systems.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Doxygen MCP Servergenerate documentation for my Python project at /home/user/projects/api"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Doxygen MCP Server
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides full access to Doxygen's documentation generation capabilities. This server enables AI assistants like Claude to generate, configure, and manage documentation for any supported programming language through a clean, powerful interface.
Refer to the docs/ directory in this repository for more comprehensive documentation.
Overview
The Doxygen MCP Server automates the generation of documentation from source code comments, parsing information about classes, functions, and variables to produce output in formats like HTML and PDF. By simplifying and standardizing the documentation process, it enhances collaboration and maintenance across diverse programming languages and project scales.
Related MCP server: Swarms MCP Documentation Server
Features
🚀 Core Capabilities
Project Management: Initialize and configure Doxygen projects with intelligent defaults
Multi-Language Support: Full support for C/C++, Python, PHP, Java, C#, JavaScript, and more
Documentation Generation: Generate comprehensive documentation in multiple formats
Validation & Analysis: Check documentation coverage and identify missing documentation
Diagram Generation: Create UML diagrams, inheritance graphs, and call graphs
Configuration Management: Advanced Doxyfile creation and management
📋 Supported Languages
Primary Support:
C, C++, Python, PHP
Extended Support:
Java, C#, JavaScript, Objective-C, Fortran, VHDL, IDL
Additional Support (via extension mapping):
Batch, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Go, and more
📄 Output Formats
HTML (with interactive navigation)
LaTeX and PDF
XML (for further processing)
RTF (Rich Text Format)
Man pages
DocBook
Prerequisites
Python 3.11+
Doxygen (required) - Installation guide
uv package manager - Installation guide
Graphviz (optional, for diagrams) - Installation guide
LaTeX (optional, for PDF) - Installation guide
Claude Desktop or Claude for Windows
Quick Start
1. Install Doxygen
2. Install Dependencies
3. Configure Claude Desktop
Edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:
Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonmacOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonLinux:
~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Add Doxygen MCP to mcpServers:
Windows Example:
4. Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new MCP server.
5. Verify Installation
In Claude, try:
You should see Doxygen MCP tools listed.
6. Basic Usage Example
Claude will initialize a Doxygen project with appropriate configuration.
Detailed Documentation
For comprehensive documentation, see:
Installation & Usage: USING.md
Troubleshooting: BUGS.md
Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md for contribution guidelines.
License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3). See COPYING.md for the full license text.
Support
For bug reports and troubleshooting, see BUGS.md.
Roadmap
Planned Features
Real-time documentation preview
Integration with popular IDEs
Custom theme support
Advanced search capabilities
Multi-repository documentation
CI/CD integration helpers
Performance analytics
Documentation quality scoring
Version History
v1.0.0: Initial release with full MCP support for all features of Doxygen up to and including version 1.14.0.
For more information about Doxygen itself, visit doxygen.nl.