akin-portfolio-mcp
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@akin-portfolio-mcpShow me Akın's projects."
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.
akin-portfolio-mcp
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets AI assistants — Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and others — query information about Akın Coşkun's developer portfolio: projects, skills, and contact details. No API keys, no deployment — just npx and go.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| General info: name, title, location, summary |
| Full tech stack, optionally filtered by category |
| All projects with descriptions and links |
| Deep-dive into a specific project by name |
| Search projects by keyword (tech, feature, etc.) |
| Email, GitHub, LinkedIn, portfolio URL |
| Quick stats: project count, key areas |
Related MCP server: Developer Portfolio MCP Server
Resources
URI | Description |
| About data as JSON |
| Skills data as JSON |
| Projects data as JSON |
Installation
Option 1 — npx (no install needed)
npx akin-portfolio-mcpOption 2 — Global install
npm install -g akin-portfolio-mcp
akin-portfolio-mcpClaude Desktop Configuration
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"akin-portfolio": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "akin-portfolio-mcp"]
}
}
}Config file locations:
macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonWindows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonLinux:
~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Claude Code / Cursor Configuration
Add to your MCP settings (.claude/settings.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"akin-portfolio": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "akin-portfolio-mcp"]
}
}
}Example Questions
Once configured, ask your AI assistant:
"What are Akın's projects?"
"Does Akın know N8N?"
"What's Akın's most complex project?"
"Show me Akın's AI-related projects."
"What databases does Akın work with?"
"Give me Akın's contact info."
"How many production apps has Akın built?"
Testing with MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx akin-portfolio-mcpThis opens an interactive UI to call each tool and inspect responses.
Tech Stack
Built with:
MCP SDK — official TypeScript SDK
Zod — runtime input validation
TypeScript (strict mode)
Node.js 18+, stdio transport
License
MIT © Akın Coşkun
Available Tools
7 toolsget_aboutA
Get general information about Akın Coşkun: name, title, location, and professional summary.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description should disclose behavioral traits like being read-only or any authorization requirements. However, it only lists returned fields without mentioning behavior, safety, or side effects.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single succinct sentence that conveys the purpose and key outputs without extraneous information. Front-loaded and efficient.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple tool with no parameters or output schema, the description adequately specifies the returned fields. Could be slightly more explicit about the expected return format, but it is sufficient.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has no parameters, so the schema coverage is 100% by default. The description confirms no inputs are needed, which is appropriate and adds no confusion.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool retrieves general information about Akın Coşkun, listing specific fields (name, title, location, professional summary). This distinguishes it from sibling tools that cover skills, projects, contacts, or summaries.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for obtaining a profile overview but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives. No exclusion criteria or context for alternatives are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_contactA
Get Akın's contact information: email, GitHub, and portfolio URL.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It indicates a read operation ('get') with no destructive behavior. However, it does not disclose any potential issues (e.g., what happens if contact info is unavailable) or additional behaviors like caching or rate limits. The transparency is adequate but minimal.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single concise sentence that front-loads the action and resource. Every word is functional, with no unnecessary information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no output schema, no nested objects), the description is sufficient. It tells the user what data they will receive. Minor improvement could be mentioning the output format, but the current completeness is adequate.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has no parameters, so the schema coverage is effectively 100%. The description adds value by listing the specific fields (email, GitHub, portfolio URL) that will be retrieved, providing clarity beyond the empty schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly specifies the verb 'get' and the resource 'contact information', listing email, GitHub, and portfolio URL. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_about, get_skills, etc., by stating the exact data returned.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies the tool is for retrieving Akın's contact info, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool over alternatives, nor does it provide any exclusions or prerequisites. The usage context is clear but lacks guidance on conditions or alternative selections.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_experience_summaryA
Get a brief summary of Akın's experience: total projects, production apps, and key technology areas.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
The description discloses that the summary is brief and covers specific aspects (projects, apps, technology areas). No annotations exist, so the description carries the burden; it is honest and clear but could mention data source or caching.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single, front-loaded sentence conveys all necessary information without waste.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given no parameters and a straightforward output (summary), the description is complete. The output structure is not specified but is acceptable for a simple summary tool without an output schema.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
No parameters are defined, so the description adds no parameter info. Per guidelines, with 0 params baseline is 4.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool retrieves a summary of Akın's experience including total projects, production apps, and key technology areas. It distinguishes from siblings like get_skills and get_projects which focus on specific aspects.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies use for a high-level overview but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_projects or get_skills. No when-not or exclusion criteria are provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_project_detailA
Get detailed information about a specific project by name.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | The project name (e.g. RivalRadar, OpsFlow, KolayAidat) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided. Description does not disclose behavioral traits like authentication, error handling, or what constitutes 'detailed information'. However, for a simple read tool with one parameter, it is minimally adequate.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Concise single sentence, front-loaded with the core action and resource. No extraneous information.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple lookup tool with one parameter and no output schema, the description is minimally sufficient but lacks clarity on what 'detailed information' entails. Slightly ambiguous.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The single parameter 'name' is described in the schema with examples. Schema description coverage is 100%, so baseline is 3. The tool description adds no additional information beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the action ('Get'), resource ('detailed information about a specific project'), and the required parameter (by name). It distinguishes from siblings like get_projects (likely list) and search_projects.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. The name implies it's for a single project detail, but no direct comparison with siblings like search_projects or get_projects is provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_projectsA
List all of Akın's projects with descriptions, tech stacks, and links.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No parameters | |||
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden for behavioral traits. It only states the output content but does not disclose any behavioral aspects like caching, rate limits, or data freshness. However, for a simple listing tool, this may be adequate.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, concise sentence that front-loads the action and content. Every word is purposeful with no redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool's simplicity (no parameters, no output schema), the description provides sufficient context for the agent to understand the tool's purpose and output. However, it lacks disambiguation from sibling tools.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The tool has zero parameters and schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 4. The description adds no param semantics, but none are needed.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb 'List', the resource 'Akın's projects', and the included fields (descriptions, tech stacks, links). It distinguishes from siblings like get_project_detail (single project) and search_projects (filtered search).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for listing all projects but does not explicitly state when to use this tool versus alternatives like get_project_detail for individual details or search_projects for filtered results. No when-not guidance is provided.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_skillsA
Get Akın's technology stack. Optionally filter by category: frontend, backend, database, auth, automation, ai, devops, tools.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| category | No | Skill category to filter by (optional) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations exist, so the description must fully disclose behavior. It only indicates a read operation ('Get') without details on authorization, rate limits, or handling of invalid categories. This is a gap for a tool with no annotation support.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
A single sentence with no extraneous words. It efficiently conveys the tool's purpose and optional parameter usage.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
For a simple tool with one optional parameter and no output schema, the description adequately covers the key points. It lacks mention of return format, but given the low complexity, this is acceptable.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema describes 'category' simply as 'Skill category to filter by (optional)'. The description adds concrete examples (frontend, backend, etc.), providing meaningful guidance beyond the schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool retrieves 'Akın's technology stack', a specific verb-resource pair. It distinguishes from sibling tools like get_about (bio) and get_projects (projects list).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage for fetching skills and mentions optional filtering by category, but does not provide explicit when-to-use versus alternatives like get_experience_summary or search_projects.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
search_projectsA
Search projects by keyword. Matches against project name, description, tech stack, and highlights.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| keyword | Yes | Search keyword (e.g. N8N, Kafka, AI, Supabase) |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description must fully describe behavior. It states matching fields, but misses key aspects like case sensitivity, partial matching, result limits, pagination, or whether the search is read-only. This is adequate but not thorough.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
One sentence, 14 words, no filler. Every word provides essential information. The description is front-loaded with the action ('Search projects by keyword') and immediately gives specifics.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool is simple (1 param, no output schema), the description is fairly complete. It covers purpose and matching scope. Minor gap: it doesn't describe the return format (e.g., list of project summaries), but this is implied by the tool name.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% (keyword documented). The description adds value by specifying which fields the keyword matches against (name, description, tech stack, highlights), which is not in the schema's parameter description. This goes beyond the baseline of 3.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool searches projects by keyword and lists the specific fields matched (name, description, tech stack, highlights). This verb+resource combination is distinct from sibling tools like get_projects (list all) and get_project_detail (single project).
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description implies usage when a keyword is available but does not explicitly mention alternatives or when not to use it. For example, it doesn't say to use get_projects for an unfiltered list or get_project_detail for a specific project.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
7 tool updates
v1.3.0- First observed
get_about - First observed
get_contact - First observed
get_experience_summary - First observed
get_project_detail - First observed
get_projects - First observed
get_skills - First observed
search_projects
TDQS
Scored across 7 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: about, skills, projects list, project detail, project search, contact, and experience summary. No two tools overlap in functionality.
All tools follow the verb_noun pattern consistently: get_about, get_skills, get_projects, get_project_detail, search_projects, get_contact, get_experience_summary. The minor variation 'search_projects' still adheres to the pattern.
With 7 tools, the server is well-scoped for a portfolio. Each tool is necessary and sufficient to cover the key aspects of the portfolio without redundancy.
The tool set covers all essential portfolio information: personal intro, skills (with filtering), projects (list, detail, search), contact, and experience summary. No obvious gaps for the stated purpose.
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