MCP Frontend Tools Server
mcp-frontend-tools
Эталонный сервер Model Context Protocol для фронтенд-разработки. Одна установка дает любому агенту по написанию кода — Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Zed, Continue — реальные глаза и руки для работы с вашим UI:
axe_audit— запуск реального движка правилaxe-coreдля чистого HTML (через jsdom) или живого URL (через Playwright). Возвращает нарушения, сгруппированные по уровню влияния WCAG, со ссылками на исправления.page_screenshot— создание PNG-скриншотов любого URL или CSS-селектора в headless-Chromium с управлением viewport / DPR / цветовой схемой /waitForSelector.bundle_budget_check— обход директорииdist/, вычисление размеров gzip (+ опционально brotli), обеспечение глобального или индивидуального бюджета в КБ. JSON с результатом pass/fail, готовый для CI.design_token_diff— структурное сравнение двух файлов токенов W3C DTCG / Style Dictionary. Сообщает о добавленных / удаленных / измененных токенах с примечаниями, учитывающими$type.storybook_story_run— загрузка отдельной истории Storybook в headless Chromium черезiframe.html?id=…, создание скриншота и запуск аудита axe только для отрендеренного компонента.scaffold_react_component— создание типизированного React-компонента (функционального /forwardRef/ полиморфногоas) плюс опционально теста Vitest и истории Storybook.
Все инструменты возвращают структурированный JSON, который модель может анализировать. Никаких специальных оберток для каждого редактора.
Установка
npm i -g @ashios15/mcp-frontend-tools
# Optional — enables page_screenshot, storybook_story_run, and URL-mode axe_audit
npm i -g playwright
npx playwright install chromiumТребуется Node ≥ 20. Без Playwright сервер все равно запустится; при вызове этих трех инструментов будет возвращена понятная ошибка "install playwright".
Claude Desktop
Добавьте в ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (или эквивалент в Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"frontend-tools": {
"command": "mcp-frontend-tools"
}
}
}Cursor
Settings → MCP → Add new server:
{
"frontend-tools": { "command": "mcp-frontend-tools" }
}VS Code (режим агента GitHub Copilot)
Добавьте в .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"frontend-tools": { "command": "mcp-frontend-tools" }
}
}MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector mcp-frontend-toolsRelated MCP server: UX/UI Tools for React + Material-UI
Справочник инструментов
axe_audit
{
url?: string; // require playwright
html?: string; // jsdom
tags?: string[]; // default: wcag2a/aa + wcag21aa + wcag22aa + best-practice
selector?: string; // URL mode only
timeoutMs?: number; // default 15000
}Возвращает нарушения и неполные правила с полями impact, help, helpUrl и до 5 примеров узлов с ошибками для каждого правила.
page_screenshot
{
url: string;
outPath: string; // absolute; parent dirs auto-created
selector?: string;
fullPage?: boolean;
width?: number; // default 1280
height?: number; // default 800
deviceScaleFactor?: number;// default 2
colorScheme?: "light" | "dark" | "no-preference";
waitForSelector?: string;
timeoutMs?: number;
}bundle_budget_check
{
buildDir: string;
budgetKb?: number; // default 250 (gzipped)
perEntryBudgetKb?: Record<string, number>;// key = path substring, longest match wins
ext?: string[]; // default [".js",".mjs",".cjs",".css"]
includeBrotli?: boolean;
}Возвращает каждый файл с размерами raw / gzip / brotli, примененным бюджетом и status: "pass" | "fail".
design_token_diff
{
beforePath: string;
afterPath: string;
ignoreKeys?: string[];
}Понимает структуру W3C DTCG ($value, $type). Ключи метаданных группы, начинающиеся с $, игнорируются. Изменения цвета / размера снабжаются примечаниями note.
storybook_story_run
{
storybookUrl: string; // e.g. http://localhost:6006
storyId: string; // e.g. components-button--primary
screenshotPath?: string;
runAxe?: boolean; // default true
viewport?: { width: number; height: number };
colorScheme?: "light" | "dark" | "no-preference";
timeoutMs?: number;
}Загружает ${storybookUrl}/iframe.html?viewMode=story&id=${storyId}, ожидает #storybook-root и сообщает о любых ошибках страницы + нарушениях axe в рамках истории.
scaffold_react_component
{
name: string; // PascalCase
outDir: string; // absolute
variant?: "functional" | "forwardRef" | "polymorphic";
withTests?: boolean; // default true
withStory?: boolean; // default true
props?: Array<{ name: string; type: string; required?: boolean; defaultValue?: string }>;
}Почему это лучше, чем специальные скрипты?
Агенты получают типизированные контракты. Каждый инструмент — это JSON Schema с проверкой Zod, которую модель может инспектировать.
Никаких локальных галлюцинаций. Нарушения Axe приходят из реального движка axe-core, а не из регулярных выражений. Размеры бандлов берутся из реального сжатия
zlib, а не из оценок.Компонуемость. Ошибка
bundle_budget_check→ попросите агента отправить самый большой файл вpage_screenshot→ передайте изображение на этап визуальной регрессии. Все через MCP.Стабильный интерфейс. Инструменты меняются при обновлении версии; ваш
.vscode/mcp.json— нет.
Разработка
git clone https://github.com/ashios15/mcp-frontend-tools.git
cd mcp-frontend-tools
npm install
npm run test # 3 unit tests (bundle + tokens + scaffold)
npm run build
npm run inspector # opens MCP Inspector against the built server
node scripts/smoke.mjs # quick stdio tools/list checkЛицензия
MIT © ashios15
mcp-frontend-tools
Эталонный сервер Model Context Protocol для фронтенд-разработки. Одна установка дает любому агенту по написанию кода — Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Zed, Continue — реальные глаза и руки для работы с вашим UI:
axe_audit— запуск реального движка правилaxe-coreдля чистого HTML (через jsdom) или живого URL (через Playwright). Возвращает нарушения, сгруппированные по уровню влияния WCAG, со ссылками на исправления.page_screenshot— создание PNG-скриншотов любого URL или CSS-селектора в headless-Chromium с управлением viewport / DPR / цветовой схемой /waitForSelector.bundle_budget_check— обход директорииdist/, вычисление размеров gzip (+ опционально brotli), обеспечение глобального или индивидуального бюджета в КБ. JSON с результатом pass/fail, готовый для CI.design_token_diff— структурное сравнение двух файлов токенов W3C DTCG / Style Dictionary. Сообщает о добавленных / удаленных / измененных токенах с примечаниями, учитывающими$type.storybook_story_run— загрузка отдельной истории Storybook в headless Chromium черезiframe.html?id=…, создание скриншота и запуск аудита axe только для отрендеренного компонента.scaffold_react_component— создание типизированного React-компонента (функционального /forwardRef/ полиморфногоas) плюс опционально теста Vitest и истории Storybook.
Все инструменты возвращают структурированный JSON, который модель может анализировать. Никаких специальных оберток для каждого редактора.
Установка
npm i -g @ashishjoshi/mcp-frontend-tools
# Optional — enables page_screenshot, storybook_story_run, and URL-mode axe_audit
npm i -g playwright
npx playwright install chromiumТребуется Node ≥ 20. Без Playwright сервер все равно запустится; при вызове этих трех инструментов будет возвращена понятная ошибка "install playwright".
Claude Desktop
Добавьте в ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (или эквивалент в Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"frontend-tools": {
"command": "mcp-frontend-tools"
}
}
}Cursor
Settings → MCP → Add new server:
{
"frontend-tools": { "command": "mcp-frontend-tools" }
}VS Code (режим агента GitHub Copilot)
Добавьте в .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"frontend-tools": { "command": "mcp-frontend-tools" }
}
}MCP Inspector
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector mcp-frontend-toolsСправочник инструментов
axe_audit
{
url?: string; // require playwright
html?: string; // jsdom
tags?: string[]; // default: wcag2a/aa + wcag21aa + wcag22aa + best-practice
selector?: string; // URL mode only
timeoutMs?: number; // default 15000
}Возвращает нарушения и неполные правила с полями impact, help, helpUrl и до 5 примеров узлов с ошибками для каждого правила.
page_screenshot
{
url: string;
outPath: string; // absolute; parent dirs auto-created
selector?: string;
fullPage?: boolean;
width?: number; // default 1280
height?: number; // default 800
deviceScaleFactor?: number;// default 2
colorScheme?: "light" | "dark" | "no-preference";
waitForSelector?: string;
timeoutMs?: number;
}bundle_budget_check
{
buildDir: string;
budgetKb?: number; // default 250 (gzipped)
perEntryBudgetKb?: Record<string, number>;// key = path substring, longest match wins
ext?: string[]; // default [".js",".mjs",".cjs",".css"]
includeBrotli?: boolean;
}Возвращает каждый файл с размерами raw / gzip / brotli, примененным бюджетом и status: "pass" | "fail".
design_token_diff
{
beforePath: string;
afterPath: string;
ignoreKeys?: string[];
}Понимает структуру W3C DTCG ($value, $type). Ключи метаданных группы, начинающиеся с $, игнорируются. Изменения цвета / размера снабжаются примечаниями note.
storybook_story_run
{
storybookUrl: string; // e.g. http://localhost:6006
storyId: string; // e.g. components-button--primary
screenshotPath?: string;
runAxe?: boolean; // default true
viewport?: { width: number; height: number };
colorScheme?: "light" | "dark" | "no-preference";
timeoutMs?: number;
}Загружает ${storybookUrl}/iframe.html?viewMode=story&id=${storyId}, ожидает #storybook-root и сообщает о любых ошибках страницы + нарушениях axe в рамках истории.
scaffold_react_component
{
name: string; // PascalCase
outDir: string; // absolute
variant?: "functional" | "forwardRef" | "polymorphic";
withTests?: boolean; // default true
withStory?: boolean; // default true
props?: Array<{ name: string; type: string; required?: boolean; defaultValue?: string }>;
}Почему это лучше, чем специальные скрипты?
Агенты получают типизированные контракты. Каждый инструмент — это JSON-Schema с проверкой Zod, которую модель может инспектировать.
Никаких локальных галлюцинаций. Нарушения Axe приходят из реального движка axe-core, а не из регулярных выражений. Размеры бандлов берутся из реального сжатия
zlib, а не из оценок.Компонуемость. Ошибка
bundle_budget_check→ попросите агента отправить самый большой файл вpage_screenshot→ передайте изображение на этап визуальной регрессии. Все через MCP.Стабильный интерфейс. Инструменты меняются при обновлении версии; ваш
.vscode/mcp.json— нет.
Разработка
npm install
npm run test # 3 unit tests (bundle + tokens + scaffold)
npm run build
npm run inspector # opens MCP Inspector against the built server
node scripts/smoke.mjs # quick stdio tools/list checkЛицензия
MIT © Ashish Joshi
Сервер инструментов фронтенд-разработки MCP
Сервер Model Context Protocol (MCP), который дает ИИ-ассистентам (Claude, Copilot, Cursor) доступ к инструментам фронтенд-разработки — созданию каркасов компонентов, анализу бандлов, проверке доступности и руководствам по адаптивному дизайну.
Доступные инструменты
Инструмент | Описание |
| Генерация типизированного React-компонента с тестами, историями и CSS-модулем |
| Сканирование директории сборки на наличие слишком больших JS/CSS, отчет о результатах |
| Статическая проверка WCAG 2.2 для HTML с предложениями по исправлению |
| Генерация адаптивного CSS, контейнерных запросов и паттернов Tailwind |
Настройка
Claude Desktop
Добавьте в ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"frontend-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-frontend-tools/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}VS Code с Copilot
Добавьте в .vscode/settings.json:
{
"github.copilot.chat.mcpServers": {
"frontend-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["${workspaceFolder}/mcp-frontend-tools/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Пример использования (в ИИ-чате)
"Создай каркас компонента UserProfileCard с пропсами avatar, name и bio"
ИИ вызывает scaffold_react_component и получает:
UserProfileCard.tsx— типизированный компонент с forwardRefUserProfileCard.test.tsx— тесты Testing LibraryUserProfileCard.stories.tsx— история StorybookUserProfileCard.module.css— CSS-модульindex.ts— barrel-экспорт
"Проанализируй мою папку dist/ на предмет проблем с размером бандла"
ИИ вызывает analyze_bundle и возвращает markdown-отчет с файлами, превышающими размер, рекомендациями и сводной таблицей.
Архитектура
src/
├── index.ts # MCP server setup (stdio transport)
└── tools/
├── index.ts # Tool definitions + router
├── scaffold-component.ts # React component generator
├── bundle-analyzer.ts # Build output analyzer
├── a11y-checker.ts # Static WCAG checks
└── responsive-guide.ts # Responsive CSS pattern generatorРазработка
npm install
npm run build
npm run inspector # Test with MCP InspectorЛицензия
MIT
Available Tools
6 toolsaxe_auditaxe-core Accessibility AuditA
Run the axe-core accessibility ruleset against an HTML string (jsdom) or a live URL (Playwright). Returns violations grouped by impact with fix guidance and helpUrl links.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | No | Fully qualified URL to audit. Requires playwright installed. | |
| html | No | Raw HTML string to audit (jsdom, no JS execution). | |
| tags | No | axe rule tags to include. Defaults to ['wcag2a','wcag2aa','wcag21a','wcag21aa','wcag22aa','best-practice']. | |
| selector | No | CSS selector to scope the audit (URL mode only). | |
| timeoutMs | No | Default 15000. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. It discloses the audit scope (axe-core), return format (grouped violations with guidance/links), and that URL mode uses Playwright. No contradictions.
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?
Two sentences, no fluff. First sentence states core action and modes, second describes output format. Information density is high.
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?
No output schema, but description sufficiently hints at return structure (violations grouped by impact, fix guidance, helpUrl). Parameters well described, tool behavior clear. Complete for the complexity level.
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 has 100% description coverage. Description adds context beyond schema: clarifies dual mode (url/html), defaults for tags, selector only for URL, timeout default. Adds value.
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?
Description clearly states the tool runs axe-core accessibility rules on HTML or URL, returns violations grouped by impact with fix guidance and helpUrl links. This is specific and distinguishes it from sibling tools like screenshot or bundler checks.
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?
Description explains two usage modes (HTML string vs live URL) and mentions prerequisite (playwright for URL). Does not explicitly state when not to use or alternatives, but context with siblings makes it clear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
bundle_budget_checkBundle Budget CheckA
Walk a build directory, measure raw + gzip (+ optional brotli) sizes per file, and flag files that exceed a global or per-entry KB budget. CI-friendly JSON output.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| buildDir | Yes | Absolute path to the build output directory (e.g. dist, .next/static). | |
| budgetKb | No | Global size budget in KB. Flags any file above this (gzipped). Default: 250. | |
| perEntryBudgetKb | No | Per-file budgets in KB keyed by glob-ish substring match. Matching file is checked against the most specific (longest) matching key. | |
| ext | No | File extensions to include (default: ['.js','.mjs','.cjs','.css']). | |
| includeBrotli | No | Also compute brotli sizes (slower). |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It explicitly states it walks a directory, measures sizes, and flags exceedances. It also mentions CI-friendly JSON output. While it doesn't disclose potential actions (e.g., read-only or any side effects), the described behavior aligns with a read-only check, making it fairly transparent.
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?
Two sentences, each purposeful. Front-loaded with the core action ('Walk a build directory...'). No wasted words. The structure is optimal for quick agent comprehension.
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?
No output schema is present, so the description should clarify the output format. It mentions 'CI-friendly JSON output' but does not specify structure, exit codes, or how budgets are compared. With 5 parameters and a nested object, more detail would help the agent use it effectively. Score 3 reflects adequate but not complete guidance.
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%, so baseline is 3. The description adds minimal value beyond the schema: it mentions 'global or per-entry KB budget' but does not explain the glob matching or default values. The schema already describes each parameter adequately. Thus, the description does not significantly enhance parameter understanding.
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 uses a specific verb ('Walk') and resource ('build directory') and clearly states the action: measure raw/gzip/brotli sizes and flag budget violations. This distinguishes it from sibling tools like 'axe_audit' (accessibility) and 'scaffold_react_component', which serve entirely different purposes.
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 clearly implies the tool is for bundle size checks, providing context for use. It does not explicitly state when not to use it or compare with alternatives, but siblings are in unrelated domains, so the context is sufficient. A score of 4 reflects clear context without formal exclusions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
design_token_diffDesign Token DiffA
Diff two design-token JSON files (W3C DTCG / Style Dictionary style). Reports added, removed, and changed tokens with $type-aware classification. Useful for PR review of design-system changes.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| beforePath | Yes | Path to the baseline tokens JSON (Style Dictionary / W3C DTCG format). | |
| afterPath | Yes | Path to the new tokens JSON. | |
| ignoreKeys | No | Dot-path keys to ignore (e.g. ['$description','$extensions']). |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It states the tool reports added, removed, and changed tokens with $type-aware classification, which implies a read-only comparison. It does not mention side effects or required permissions, but for a diff tool, the behavior is sufficiently transparent.
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 only two sentences long, front-loading the core action in the first sentence and adding a use case in the second. Every word is informative with no fluff.
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 has no output schema, the description adequately describes what the diff reports (added, removed, changed tokens). It mentions the input format and the classification approach. The absence of output format details is a minor gap, but overall the description is sufficient for an agent to understand the tool's behavior.
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% with clear descriptions for all three parameters. The tool description adds high-level context (e.g., format, output behavior) but does not provide additional meaning about the parameters beyond the schema. Baseline of 3 is appropriate.
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 diffs design-token JSON files, specifies the format (W3C DTCG / Style Dictionary), and lists what it reports (added, removed, changed tokens with type-aware classification). The use case (PR review) distinguishes it from sibling tools (e.g., axe_audit, bundle_budget_check).
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 explicitly mentions a use case ('Useful for PR review of design-system changes'), which guides when to use it. It does not specify when not to use it or name alternatives, but the context is clear and no sibling tool overlaps with this diffing functionality.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
page_screenshotPage Screenshot (Playwright)A
Launch headless Chromium, navigate to a URL, and save a PNG screenshot. Supports element selectors, full-page capture, dark mode, and custom viewports. Requires the optional playwright peer dependency.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL to screenshot. | |
| outPath | Yes | Absolute file path to write PNG to. Parent dirs will be created. | |
| selector | No | CSS selector to screenshot instead of the viewport. | |
| fullPage | No | Capture the full scrollable page (default: false). | |
| width | No | Viewport width (default 1280). | |
| height | No | Viewport height (default 800). | |
| deviceScaleFactor | No | DPR (default 2). | |
| colorScheme | No | ||
| waitForSelector | No | Wait for this selector before capturing. | |
| timeoutMs | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must carry behavioral disclosure. It discloses headless Chromium usage, supports for selectors, full-page, dark mode, and viewports. It also mentions the optional Playwright dependency. Missing details on error handling and default behaviors, but still provides significant transparency.
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?
Two sentences, both substantive. First sentence defines core action; second lists key features and a dependency. No redundant or extraneous words.
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 complexity (10 parameters, no output schema), the description provides a good high-level overview. It specifies the browser engine, supported features, and a dependency. It could mention return behavior (writes file to disk) or default values, but the schema covers defaults. Overall complete given the context.
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 description coverage is 80%, so baseline is 3. The description provides a high-level grouping of features (e.g., 'Supports element selectors, full-page capture, dark mode, and custom viewports') but does not add detail beyond the schema. For the two parameters without schema descriptions (timeoutMs, waitForSelector? waitForSelector has description, timeoutMs does not), the description does not compensate.
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?
Description clearly states 'Launch headless Chromium, navigate to a URL, and save a PNG screenshot.' It uses specific verbs and a concrete resource. Distinct from siblings like axe_audit or bundle_budget_check, which address different tasks.
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 when to use (when a screenshot of a web page is needed) but does not explicitly exclude alternatives or provide when-not-to-use guidance. Siblings are clearly different, so context is clear.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
scaffold_react_componentScaffold React ComponentB
Write a TypeScript React component, optional test, and optional Storybook story into outDir. Supports functional, forwardRef, and polymorphic (as prop) variants.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Yes | ||
| outDir | Yes | Absolute directory to write the component files into. Created if missing. | |
| variant | No | ||
| withTests | No | ||
| withStory | No | ||
| props | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so description must disclose behavioral traits. It mentions file creation and that outDir is created if missing, but does not state whether files are overwritten, side effects, or required permissions. This is insufficient for a write operation.
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 sentence, concise and front-loaded, but could benefit from a second sentence to improve clarity without significant length increase.
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?
With 6 parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not explain return value, error conditions, or full behavior of the props parameter.
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 description coverage is low (17%), and the description does not explain parameters like variant, props, withTests, withStory. It mentions variants but does not elaborate on differences between functional, forwardRef, polymorphic.
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 it writes a TypeScript React component with optional test and Storybook story, and supports three variants. This distinguishes it from sibling tools which are unrelated (auditing, budget, screenshots).
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 provides basic context but lacks explicit when-to-use or when-not-to-use guidance. Since siblings are in different domains, the need for alternatives is less, but no prerequisites or exclusions are mentioned.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
storybook_story_runStorybook Story RunA
Load a single Storybook story in headless Chromium via iframe.html, optionally screenshot it, and run an axe-core audit against the rendered output. Requires playwright.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| storybookUrl | Yes | Base URL of a running Storybook, e.g. http://localhost:6006. | |
| storyId | Yes | Story id as it appears in the URL (e.g. 'components-button--primary'). | |
| screenshotPath | No | If set, save a PNG of the rendered story to this absolute path. | |
| runAxe | No | Run an axe-core audit of the rendered story (default true). | |
| viewport | No | ||
| colorScheme | No | ||
| timeoutMs | No |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must cover behavioral traits. It discloses the main actions (load, screenshot, audit) and the need for Playwright, but lacks details on side effects like browser resource usage, error handling, or that it returns axe results.
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?
Two sentences with no fluff. The purpose and key requirement are front-loaded in the first sentence, making it 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?
The tool has 7 parameters, nested objects, and no output schema. The description omits return values, parameter interactions, and behavioral details like error scenarios or required environment setup, making it incomplete for a complex tool.
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 description coverage is 57%, so the description should add meaning, but it does not explain parameters beyond the schema. It only gives a generic summary, leaving parameter nuances (e.g., viewport, colorScheme, timeoutMs) solely to 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 it loads a single Storybook story via headless Chromium, with optional screenshot and axe-core audit. It distinguishes from siblings like page_screenshot (general) and axe_audit (general audit) by focusing on Storybook stories.
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 testing Storybook stories but does not explicitly contrast with sibling tools or specify when not to use it. It only mentions a prerequisite (Playwright), not exclusion criteria.
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.
6 tool updates
v2.0.0- First observed
axe_audit - First observed
bundle_budget_check - First observed
design_token_diff - First observed
page_screenshot - First observed
scaffold_react_component - First observed
storybook_story_run
TDQS
Scored across 6 tools
Each tool targets a distinct frontend concern: accessibility auditing, bundle sizing, design token diffs, page screenshots, component scaffolding, and Storybook testing. No two tools could be confused.
All tool names follow a consistent 'object_action' or 'domain_action' pattern with lowercase underscores (e.g., axe_audit, design_token_diff). No mixing of conventions.
Six tools is an appropriate size for a frontend utility toolkit. Each tool provides a distinct, useful function without being overwhelming or too sparse.
The set covers key frontend tasks: accessibility, performance, design tokens, component generation, and testing. A minor gap is the lack of a linting or formatting tool, but the surface is coherent for its scope.
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