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# GitHub & NPM Publishing Guide
## 📂 **Step 1: Create GitHub Repository**
1. **Go to GitHub.com** and sign in
2. **Click "New repository"** (green button)
3. **Repository settings:**
- Name: `visum-thinker-mcp-server`
- Description: `Visum Thinker - MCP server for sequential thinking and PDF analysis`
- ✅ Public (so others can use it)
- ❌ Don't initialize with README (we already have one)
4. **Click "Create repository"**
## 🚀 **Step 2: Push to GitHub**
Your local git repo is ready! Run these commands:
```bash
# Add your GitHub repository as remote
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOURUSERNAME/visum-thinker-mcp-server.git
# Push your code to GitHub
git branch -M main
git push -u origin main
```
**Replace `YOURUSERNAME` with your actual GitHub username!**
## 📦 **Step 3: Publish to NPM (Optional but Recommended)**
### Create NPM Account
1. Go to [npmjs.com](https://www.npmjs.com/)
2. Sign up for a free account
3. Verify your email
### Publish Your Package
```bash
# Login to npm
npm login
# Build your package
npm run build
# Publish to npm (make sure name is unique!)
npm publish
```
**Note:** The package name `visum-thinker-mcp-server` might be taken. If so, try:
- `@yourusername/visum-thinker-mcp-server`
- `visum-thinker-v2`
- `your-visum-thinker`
## 🎯 **Step 4: Update Package URLs**
After creating your GitHub repo, update `package.json`:
```json
{
"homepage": "https://github.com/YOURUSERNAME/visum-thinker-mcp-server#readme",
"repository": {
"type": "git",
"url": "git+https://github.com/YOURUSERNAME/visum-thinker-mcp-server.git"
},
"bugs": {
"url": "https://github.com/YOURUSERNAME/visum-thinker-mcp-server/issues"
}
}
```
Then commit and push the changes:
```bash
git add package.json
git commit -m "Update repository URLs"
git push
```
## 📥 **Step 5: Installation on Other Machines**
Once published, anyone can install your server:
### From NPM:
```bash
# Install globally
npm install -g visum-thinker-mcp-server
# Or use with npx (no installation)
npx visum-thinker-mcp-server
```
### From GitHub:
```bash
# Clone and install
git clone https://github.com/YOURUSERNAME/visum-thinker-mcp-server.git
cd visum-thinker-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm run dev
```
### Claude Desktop Configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"visum-thinker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "visum-thinker-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
```
## 🔄 **Step 6: Updates and Versions**
### Update Your Server:
1. Make changes to your code
2. Update version in `package.json`:
```json
{
"version": "1.0.1" // Increment version
}
```
3. Commit and push:
```bash
git add .
git commit -m "Version 1.0.1: Added new features"
git push
```
4. Publish to NPM:
```bash
npm run build
npm publish
```
### Users Update:
```bash
npm update -g visum-thinker-mcp-server
```
## 🌟 **Benefits of GitHub + NPM Publishing**
### ✅ **Easy Installation**
- `npm install -g visum-thinker-mcp-server` on any machine
- No need to copy files manually
- Automatic dependency management
### ✅ **Version Control**
- Track all changes and improvements
- Users can install specific versions
- Easy rollbacks if needed
### ✅ **Community**
- Others can contribute improvements
- Issue tracking and bug reports
- Documentation hosting on GitHub Pages
### ✅ **Professional Distribution**
- Proper package management
- Semantic versioning (1.0.0, 1.0.1, etc.)
- Automated builds and testing
## 📋 **Checklist**
- [ ] Create GitHub repository
- [ ] Push local code to GitHub
- [ ] Update package.json with correct URLs
- [ ] Test installation from GitHub
- [ ] (Optional) Create NPM account
- [ ] (Optional) Publish to NPM
- [ ] Test installation from NPM
- [ ] Update documentation with install instructions
- [ ] Share your server with others!
## 🎯 **Example Claude Desktop Config for Published Server**
Once published, users just need this simple config:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"visum-thinker": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "visum-thinker-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
```
**No paths, no manual setup - just works!** 🚀
Your Visum Thinker will be available for download and use on any machine with Node.js installed. Perfect for sharing with colleagues, students, or the broader community!