Dieter Rams MCP Server

# Dieter Rams MCP Server An MCP server that evaluates product designs against Dieter Rams' 10 principles of good design. ## Installation ```bash npm install dieter-rams-mcp ``` ### Prerequisites - Node.js 16+ - Python 3.7+ Install Python dependencies: ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt ``` ## Usage ### As MCP Server ```bash npx dieter-rams-mcp ``` ### Programmatically ```javascript const { startMCPServer } = require('dieter-rams-mcp'); startMCPServer(); ``` ### Claude Desktop Configuration Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`: ```json { "mcpServers": { "dieter-rams": { "command": "npx", "args": ["dieter-rams-mcp"] } } } ``` ### Other MCP Clients For other MCP clients, use: - **Command**: `npx dieter-rams-mcp` - **Transport**: stdio - **Environment**: Ensure Python 3.7+ and Node.js 16+ are available ## Tools ### `evaluate_design` Complete evaluation against all 10 principles ```json { "description": "A minimalist smartphone with clean lines and intuitive interface", "category": "consumer electronics" } ``` ### `principle_check` Check specific principle with evidence ```json { "description": "Tesla Model S dashboard with single touchscreen", "principle": 4, "evidence": "All controls accessible through one interface" } ``` ### `get_principles` List all 10 principles - no parameters needed ### `suggest_improvements` Get improvement recommendations ```json { "description": "Overcomplicated smart home app with 50+ buttons", "current_issues": ["Too many options", "Confusing navigation"] } ``` ## Example Outputs ### `evaluate_design` Response ```json { "overall_score": 7.2, "principle_scores": { "1": { "score": 8, "feedback": "Innovative use of gesture controls" }, "2": { "score": 9, "feedback": "Clearly serves user needs" }, "3": { "score": 7, "feedback": "Clean aesthetic but could be refined" } }, "summary": "Strong functional design with room for aesthetic improvement", "recommendations": ["Simplify color palette", "Reduce visual noise"] } ``` ### `principle_check` Response ```json { "principle": 4, "score": 6, "passes": false, "feedback": "Interface requires too much learning", "evidence_analysis": "Single touchscreen reduces physical complexity but cognitive load remains high", "suggestions": ["Add voice commands", "Implement gesture shortcuts"] } ## The 10 Principles 1. Good design is innovative 2. Good design makes a product useful 3. Good design is aesthetic 4. Good design makes a product understandable 5. Good design is unobtrusive 6. Good design is honest 7. Good design is long-lasting 8. Good design is thorough down to the last detail 9. Good design is environmentally-friendly 10. Good design is as little design as possible *"Less, but better" - Weniger, aber besser* ### Learn More About Dieter Rams - [Wikipedia: Dieter Rams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieter_Rams) - [Vitsoe: Dieter Rams Principles](https://www.vitsoe.com/us/about/good-design) - [Book: Less and More - The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams](https://www.amazon.com/Less-More-Design-Ethos-Dieter/dp/3931936651) ## Troubleshooting ### Python Dependencies Not Found ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt ``` Or try: ```bash python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt ``` ### Permission Errors on macOS/Linux ```bash sudo pip install -r requirements.txt ``` ### Python Command Not Found - Ensure Python 3.7+ is installed - Try `python` instead of `python3` - On Windows, ensure Python is in PATH ### MCP Server Won't Start 1. Check Node.js version: `node --version` (requires 16+) 2. Verify Python imports: `python3 -c "import fastmcp"` 3. Check file permissions on `server.py` ## License ISC License - see package.json for details. ## Contributing Issues and pull requests welcome. This is an open-source project for evaluating designs against timeless design principles.