Which integrations are available for this server?

Integrates with Overleaf's Git feature to manage Overleaf projects, including cloning projects, pulling changes, pushing edits, checking repository status, and configuring Git authentication.

How do I use Overleaf MCP Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Overleaf MCP Server clone project 65a1b2c3d4e5f6 to /Users/me/research-paper" 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.

Overleaf MCP Server

An MCP server that integrates with Overleaf's Git feature, allowing you to manage Overleaf projects directly from your MCP-enabled environment (like Cursor).

Features

Clone Projects: Clone Overleaf projects to your local machine using the Project ID.
Pull Changes: Sync latest changes from Overleaf to your local copy.
Push Changes: Commit and push your local edits back to Overleaf.
Get Status: Check the status of your local repository (modified files, etc.).
Authentication Management: Securely configure and store your Overleaf Git credentials.

Installation

Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/juho127/overleafMCP.git cd overleafMCP
Install dependencies:
npm install
"args": ["/path/to/overleafMCP/build/index.js"] } } }

### Other Clients (e.g., Cursor) For other MCP-supported clients like Cursor: 1. Go to **Settings** > **Features** > **MCP Servers**. 2. Click **+ Add New**. 3. Enter the command to run the server: - Command: `node` - Args: `/absolute/path/to/overleafMCP/build/index.js` (Replace with your actual path) ## Usage ### Authentication Before using the git tools, you should configure your authentication. You can find your Git token in your Overleaf Account Settings. **Tool**: `configure_auth` - `email`: Your Overleaf email address. - `token`: Your Overleaf Git token (or password). ### Cloning a Project **Tool**: `clone_project` - `projectId`: The ID from your Overleaf project URL (e.g., `65a1b2c3d4e5f6...`). - `localPath`: Absolute path where you want to clone the project. ### Managing Changes - **Pull**: Use `pull_changes` to get updates from Overleaf. - **Status**: Use `get_status` to see what files you've changed. - **Push**: Use `push_changes` to save your work back to Overleaf. ## License MIT