Shortcut MCP

# Platform Compatibility Guide **Author**: aezi zhu **Date**: August 18, 2024 ## 🌍 Universal MCP Compatibility The Prompt Shortcut MCP is designed to work with **any platform that supports the Model Context Protocol**. This ensures maximum compatibility and adoption across the AI ecosystem. ## ✅ Verified Compatible Platforms ### 🖥️ Desktop Applications #### Claude Desktop (Anthropic) - **Status**: ✅ Fully Compatible - **Setup**: Add to `claude_desktop_config.json` - **Features**: All shortcuts, full tool support - **Config**: `examples/integrations/claude-desktop.json` #### Cursor IDE - **Status**: ✅ Fully Compatible - **Setup**: MCP server configuration in settings - **Features**: Inline chat shortcuts, code context - **Config**: `examples/integrations/cursor-ide.json` #### Cline (VSCode Extension) - **Status**: ✅ Fully Compatible - **Setup**: Extension settings configuration - **Features**: Sidebar chat, inline assistance - **Config**: `examples/integrations/cline-vscode.json` #### Continue.dev - **Status**: ✅ Fully Compatible - **Setup**: `~/.continue/config.json` - **Features**: Autocomplete, chat, custom commands - **Config**: `examples/integrations/continue-dev.json` ### 🌐 Web Applications #### Custom Web Clients - **Status**: ✅ Compatible via HTTP - **Setup**: MCP-over-HTTP bridge required - **Features**: Full API access through REST - **Example**: Web interface integration #### Browser Extensions - **Status**: ✅ Compatible with MCP support - **Setup**: Extension-specific configuration - **Features**: Context-aware shortcuts ### 📱 Mobile Applications #### Mobile AI Apps with MCP - **Status**: ✅ Compatible when MCP supported - **Setup**: Platform-dependent - **Features**: Touch-optimized shortcut input ### ⌨️ Command Line Interfaces #### Terminal Clients - **Status**: ✅ Direct stdio support - **Setup**: Direct command execution - **Features**: Shell integration, scripting #### Custom CLI Tools - **Status**: ✅ Full programmatic access - **Setup**: MCP SDK integration - **Features**: Automation, batch processing ## 🔧 Integration Methods ### 1. Standard MCP Configuration All MCP-compatible platforms use similar configuration: ```json { "mcpServers": { "prompt-shortcuts": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/shortcut-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "LOG_LEVEL": "info" } } } } ``` ### 2. Direct SDK Integration For custom applications: ```typescript import { MCPClient } from '@modelcontextprotocol/client'; const client = new MCPClient({ transport: { type: 'stdio', command: 'node', args: ['/path/to/shortcut-mcp/dist/index.js'] } }); ``` ### 3. HTTP Bridge Integration For web applications without direct MCP support: ```javascript // Via MCP-to-HTTP bridge const response = await fetch('/mcp/tools/call', { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify({ name: 'parse_shortcut', arguments: { input: '/th example' } }) }); ``` ## 🧪 Testing Compatibility ### Quick Compatibility Test ```bash # Test if platform can connect to MCP server echo '{"method": "tools/list"}' | node dist/index.js --stdio ``` Expected response should include: - `parse_shortcut` - `list_shortcuts` - `create_shortcut` - `update_shortcut` - `delete_shortcut` - `get_shortcut_details` ### Platform-Specific Testing #### Claude Desktop 1. Add configuration to settings 2. Restart Claude Desktop 3. Type `/th test` in conversation 4. Verify expansion occurs #### VSCode Extensions 1. Install compatible extension (Cline, Continue.dev) 2. Add MCP configuration 3. Restart VSCode 4. Test shortcuts in extension chat #### Custom Applications 1. Implement MCP client 2. Connect to server 3. Call `parse_shortcut` tool 4. Verify response format ## 🔍 Platform Requirements ### Minimum Requirements All platforms need: - **MCP Protocol Support**: Version 1.0+ - **Node.js Runtime**: Available for server execution - **File System Access**: For shortcuts storage - **JSON-RPC**: For protocol communication ### Optional Enhancements Platforms may support: - **Auto-completion**: Shortcut suggestions - **Syntax Highlighting**: Command recognition - **Context Integration**: Smart shortcut recommendations - **Batch Operations**: Multiple shortcut processing ## 🚀 Future Platform Support ### Emerging Platforms As new MCP-compatible platforms emerge: - **Automatic Compatibility**: Protocol compliance ensures compatibility - **No Code Changes**: Server works without modification - **Configuration Only**: Platform-specific setup examples ### Mobile & Embedded Future support for: - **iOS Apps**: With MCP framework integration - **Android Apps**: Via MCP SDK implementations - **IoT Devices**: Edge AI with MCP protocol - **Embedded Systems**: Lightweight MCP clients ## 🛠️ Adding New Platform Support ### For Platform Developers To add Prompt Shortcut MCP support: 1. **Implement MCP Client**: Use official SDK 2. **Add Configuration UI**: For server setup 3. **Handle Tool Calls**: Route to shortcut parser 4. **Test Integration**: Verify all tools work ### For Users To request new platform support: 1. **Check MCP Compatibility**: Verify platform supports MCP 2. **Create Configuration**: Follow MCP patterns 3. **Test Basic Connection**: Use compatibility test 4. **Share Results**: Help others with same platform ## 📊 Compatibility Matrix | Platform | Status | Setup Difficulty | Features | Notes | |----------|--------|------------------|----------|--------| | Claude Desktop | ✅ Full | Easy | Complete | Official Anthropic app | | Cline (VSCode) | ✅ Full | Easy | Complete | Popular VSCode extension | | Continue.dev | ✅ Full | Medium | Complete | Open-source, customizable | | Cursor IDE | ✅ Full | Easy | Complete | AI-first code editor | | Custom Apps | ✅ Full | Hard | Complete | Requires development | | Web Clients | ⚠️ Bridge | Medium | Limited | Needs HTTP bridge | | Mobile Apps | 🔄 Planned | TBD | TBD | Waiting for MCP mobile SDKs | **Legend:** - ✅ Full: Complete compatibility, all features work - ⚠️ Bridge: Requires additional bridge/proxy - 🔄 Planned: Support planned but not yet available - ❌ Limited: Partial compatibility or limitations ## 🤝 Community Support ### Getting Help - **GitHub Issues**: Platform-specific problems - **Discussions**: Share integration experiences - **Wiki**: Community-maintained platform guides - **Examples**: Real-world configuration samples ### Contributing Help expand platform support: - Test new platforms - Share configuration examples - Report compatibility issues - Contribute integration guides The Prompt Shortcut MCP's universal compatibility ensures it works wherever you need AI assistance, regardless of your preferred platform or workflow.