MCP Server Tauri

--- title: API Reference - What Your AI Can Do description: Explore 17 powerful MCP tools for Tauri development including setup, mobile development, UI automation, and IPC debugging. head: - - meta - name: keywords content: tauri api, mcp tools, ai capabilities, tauri automation, ipc debugging --- <script setup> import { Wrench, Smartphone, Target, Zap, Rocket, Bug, FlaskConical, Activity, MessageSquareCode } from 'lucide-vue-next'; </script> # What Your AI Can Do Once configured, your AI assistant has **17 powerful tools** plus **slash commands** to help you build, test, and debug your Tauri application. Just ask in natural language! ## <Wrench :size="24" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Setup & Configuration Use these tools when you need to install or update the MCP Bridge plugin in a Tauri project. | Tool | What It Does | |------|--------------| | `tauri_get_setup_instructions` | Returns guided setup/update instructions for the MCP Bridge plugin (and reminds the AI to ask permission before editing files) | ## <MessageSquareCode :size="24" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Slash Commands For guided, multi-step workflows, use **slash commands** ([prompts](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/specification/2025-06-18/server/prompts)): | Command | What It Does | |---------|--------------| | `/setup` | Set up the MCP bridge plugin in your Tauri project | | `/fix-webview-errors` | Find and fix JavaScript errors in your webview | These commands guide your AI through a complete workflow, using multiple tools automatically. [Learn more about prompts →](/api/prompts) ## <Smartphone :size="24" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Mobile Development Work with Android and iOS without switching tools. **Device Management** - See what emulators and simulators you have - Check device status and availability ::: tip Example "Show me my Android emulators" or "List available iOS simulators" ::: [View mobile development capabilities →](/api/mobile-development) ## <Target :size="24" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> UI Testing & Automation Your AI can interact with your app's interface just like a user would. **Visual Testing** - Click buttons, fill forms, navigate menus - Test swipe gestures and touch interactions - Verify UI elements exist and work correctly - Check visual appearance with screenshots **Debugging** - See console logs and errors - Inspect element styles and properties - Run JavaScript in your app's context - Monitor what's happening in real-time ::: tip Example "Click the submit button and tell me if it worked" or "Take a screenshot of the login page" ::: [View all UI automation capabilities →](/api/ui-automation) [View all interaction capabilities →](/api/webview-interaction) ## <Zap :size="24" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Advanced Debugging Deep insights into your app's internal communication. **IPC Monitoring** - Watch messages between frontend and backend - Debug communication issues - Understand event flow - Access backend state and window information ::: tip Example "Show me what IPC calls happen when I click login" ::: [View all debugging capabilities →](/api/ipc-plugin) ## Common Use Cases ### <Rocket :size="20" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Development Workflow **"Build and run my app"** Your AI can start dev servers, rebuild your app, and restart when things go wrong. **"What's in my config?"** Quickly check settings without opening files. **"Update my app icon path"** Make configuration changes through conversation. ### <Bug :size="20" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Debugging **"Why is this button not working?"** Your AI can click it, check the console, and report what happened. **"Show me the error logs"** Access all logs without leaving your chat. **"What CSS is applied to this element?"** Inspect styles and understand layout issues. ### <FlaskConical :size="20" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Testing **"Test the login flow"** Walk through user interactions automatically. **"Does the app work on mobile?"** Launch emulators and test mobile-specific features. **"Take screenshots of all pages"** Generate visual documentation or regression testing baselines. ### <Activity :size="20" :stroke-width="2" class="heading-icon" /> Monitoring **"What IPC calls happen during startup?"** Understand your app's communication patterns. **"Is the backend responding correctly?"** Monitor state and debug backend issues. ## How It Works Behind the scenes, the MCP server connects your AI assistant to your Tauri app through: - **Native IPC (WebSocket)** - For UI automation and visual testing - **MCP Bridge Plugin** - For direct access to IPC and backend state You don't need to understand this to use it - just talk to your AI naturally! ## Next Steps - Browse the [detailed tool reference](/api/ui-automation) if you want to know exactly what's available - Check out the [Getting Started Guide](/guides/getting-started) for setup instructions - Just start asking your AI for help with your Tauri app!