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mcp-dotnet

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Ein kleiner Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, der es einem LLM ermöglicht, .NET-Assemblies als C# zu lesen. Es ist ein schlanker Wrapper um die offizielle ILSpy CLI (ilspycmd), der über stdio bereitgestellt wird, sodass jeder MCP-fähige Client Typen auflisten, eine einzelne Klasse dekompilieren, die gesamte Assembly in einen Projektbaum dekompilieren oder den dekompilierten Quellcode durchsuchen kann.

Warum gibt es das?

LLMs sind gut darin, Quellcode zu lesen, nicht rohen IL-Bytecode. ILSpy wandelt CIL bereits in getreues C# um, aber der Aufruf aus einem Chat-Agenten heraus ist umständlich – man muss manuell ilspycmd aufrufen und die Ausgabe zurück in das Gespräch kopieren. Dieser Server formalisiert diesen Ablauf:

  • list-types zuerst, damit das Modell weiß, welchen Typ es betrachten soll, ohne ein Megabyte an Dekompilierung in den Kontext zu laden.

  • decompile-type für gezieltes Lesen – eine voll qualifizierte Klasse nach der anderen.

  • decompile-assembly, wenn das Modell wirklich den gesamten Projektbaum benötigt, z. B. vor der Durchführung eines projektweiten Grep.

  • search-source dekompiliert einmal, speichert die Ausgabe zwischen und durchsucht alle resultierenden .cs-Dateien. Nachfolgende Suchen verwenden den zwischengespeicherten Baum wieder.

Die Ziel-Assembly wird niemals ausgeführt. Alles ist statisch.

Es handhabt auch den modernen Standardfall von .NET 6/7/8 Single-File-Deployments – geben Sie den path auf die veröffentlichte .exe an und ILSpy 10+ löst die eingebettete Core-Assembly automatisch auf.

Related MCP server: dotnet-sherlock-mcp

Tools

Tool

Was es tut

list-types

Listet deklarierte Typen in einer Assembly auf. Optionaler kinds-Filter (c/i/s/d/e).

decompile-type

Dekompiliert einen voll qualifizierten Typ zu C#. Optionales IL angehängt via includeIl.

decompile-assembly

Dekompiliert in einen Ordner mit .cs-Dateien (ein kompilierbares Projekt).

search-source

Dekompiliert (einmal, zwischengespeichert) und durchsucht den C#-Baum nach einem Regex; gibt Datei/Zeile/Schnipsel zurück.

Installation

# 1. ILSpy CLI (one-time, requires .NET SDK 6+)
dotnet tool install --global ilspycmd

# 2. This server
git clone https://github.com/beekamai/mcp-dotnet.git
cd mcp-dotnet
npm install
npm run build

Wenn ilspycmd nicht im PATH ist, setzen Sie die Umgebungsvariable ILSPYCMD auf den absoluten Pfad. Der Server erkennt auch automatisch den Standardpfad %USERPROFILE%\.dotnet\tools\ilspycmd.exe unter Windows und ~/.dotnet/tools/ilspycmd unter POSIX.

Verbinden Sie es mit einem beliebigen MCP-fähigen Client über stdio:

your-mcp-client mcp add dotnet --scope user -- node /absolute/path/to/mcp-dotnet/dist/index.js

Hinweise

  • Alle Tools akzeptieren absolute Pfade. Unterschiede im Arbeitsverzeichnis zwischen dem MCP-Client und diesem Server sind häufig, daher weigert sich der Server zu raten.

  • decompile-assembly und die erste search-source auf einer neuen Assembly können je nach Größe zwischen zehn Sekunden und mehreren Minuten dauern – das Timeout beträgt 10 Minuten.

  • search-source speichert den dekompilierten Baum standardmäßig unter <assemblyDir>/.mcp-dotnet-<assemblyName>/. Übergeben Sie ein explizites outDir, um den Speicherort zu steuern, oder löschen Sie den Cache, um eine erneute Dekompilierung zu erzwingen.

  • Der Server führt ilspycmd als untergeordneten Prozess aus und legt dessen stdin niemals offen. Zu keinem Zeitpunkt wird Code aus der Ziel-Assembly ausgeführt.

Lizenz

MIT.


mcp-dotnet (RU)

Небольшой MCP-сервер, который даёт языковой модели возможность читать .NET-сборки как C#-исходники. Это тонкая обёртка над официальной консольной утилитой ILSpy (ilspycmd) поверх stdio: модель может получить список типов, декомпилировать один класс, развернуть всю сборку в дерево .cs-файлов или прогнать regex по исходнику.

Зачем это нужно

LLM хорошо читают исходный код и плохо — IL. ILSpy и так умеет превращать CIL в адекватный C#, но дёргать ilspycmd руками из чата неудобно — каждый раз shell-out и копипаст в контекст. Этот сервер формализует цикл:

  • Сначала list-types, чтобы модель не тащила мегабайты декомпила в контекст ради того, чтобы выяснить какой класс ей нужен.

  • decompile-type — точечно один полностью-квалифицированный тип.

  • decompile-assembly — когда нужен весь проектный tree (например, чтобы потом сделать project-wide grep).

  • search-source — декомпилирует один раз, кэширует результат и ищет regex по всем .cs. Повторные поиски используют кэш.

Целевую сборку никто не запускает. Всё статично.

Сервер также корректно работает с single-file deployment .NET 6/7/8 — указываешь path на опубликованный .exe, ILSpy 10+ сам находит встроенный основной assembly.

Тулы

Тул

Что делает

list-types

Список типов сборки. Опциональный фильтр kinds (c/i/s/d/e).

decompile-type

Декомпиляция одного типа в C#. С опциональным IL через includeIl.

decompile-assembly

Развёртывает сборку в папку .cs-файлов (компилируемый проект).

search-source

Один раз декомпилирует (с кэшем), потом regex-grep по .cs — возвращает file/line/snippet.

Установка

# 1. ILSpy CLI (один раз, нужен .NET SDK 6+)
dotnet tool install --global ilspycmd

# 2. Сам сервер
git clone https://github.com/beekamai/mcp-dotnet.git
cd mcp-dotnet
npm install
npm run build

Если ilspycmd не попал в PATH — выставь переменную окружения ILSPYCMD с абсолютным путём. Сервер также автоматически находит дефолтные пути: %USERPROFILE%\.dotnet\tools\ilspycmd.exe на Windows и ~/.dotnet/tools/ilspycmd на POSIX.

Подключение к MCP-клиенту через stdio:

your-mcp-client mcp add dotnet --scope user -- node /абсолютный/путь/к/mcp-dotnet/dist/index.js

Заметки

  • Все тулы принимают абсолютные пути. Рабочая директория MCP-клиента и сервера часто различаются, поэтому сервер ничего не угадывает.

  • decompile-assembly и первый search-source на свежей сборке могут занимать от десятков секунд до нескольких минут — таймаут 10 минут.

  • search-source кэширует декомпилированное дерево в <dir-сборки>/.mcp-dotnet-<имя-сборки>/. Если хочется в другое место — передай outDir явно. Удаление каталога заставит декомпилировать заново.

  • ilspycmd запускается дочерним процессом, его stdin не пробрасывается. Код целевой сборки нигде не исполняется.

Лицензия

MIT.

Available Tools

4 tools
decompile-assemblyA

Decompile the entire assembly into a folder of .cs files (a compilable project). Use this when you want to grep across the whole codebase. Returns the output directory and a flat list of generated files. Heavy - prefer list-types + decompile-type for targeted lookups.

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesAbsolute path to the assembly.
outDirYesAbsolute path where the decompiled project tree should be written.

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description discloses that the tool is 'Heavy' (resource-intensive) and returns an output directory and flat list of files. It implies writing to disk but does not specify overwrite behavior or permissions needed.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three sentences, all essential: purpose, use case, return info, and caveat. Front-loaded and concise with no redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a tool with two simple parameters and no output schema, the description covers the return format ('output directory and flat list of generated files') and hints at the output being a compilable project, making it complete.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

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 does not add meaning beyond the schema's parameter descriptions, which are already clear.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the verb 'decompile' and the resource 'entire assembly into .cs files', and differentiates from sibling tools by specifying that it is for grepping across the whole codebase and that alternatives are better for targeted lookups.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly states when to use ('when you want to grep across the whole codebase') and when not ('prefer list-types + decompile-type for targeted lookups'), providing clear guidance for tool selection.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

decompile-typeA

Decompile a single fully-qualified type into C# source. Pass the fully qualified name as printed by list-types (e.g. 'Acme.Bot.LicenseManager').

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesAbsolute path to the assembly.
typeYesFully-qualified type name to decompile.
languageVersionNoC# language version. Default: Latest. Useful values: CSharp7_3, CSharp10_0, Latest.
includeIlNoAppend IL alongside the C# (ilspycmd -il). Default: false.

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations provided, so description must carry the full burden. It only states the basic action and parameter format, but omits information about output, errors, permissions, 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.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, no redundancy, action-first structure provides maximum information with minimal text.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Adequately describes the tool's core function and input requirements, but lacks details about output format, error handling, and usage context relative to siblings.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema descriptions cover all parameters (100% coverage), and the description adds value by specifying that the type name should come from list-types, which clarifies the expected format beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Clearly states 'Decompile a single fully-qualified type into C# source', which is a specific verb-resource combination. Distinguishes from sibling 'decompile-assembly' by targeting a single type rather than a whole assembly.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Provides a hint to use the output of list-types for the type name, but does not explicitly say when to use this tool vs alternatives or when not to use it.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

list-typesA

List declared types in a .NET assembly (classes, interfaces, structs, delegates, enums). Use this first to find candidates before calling decompile-type. Works on .dll, .exe, and .NET 6+ single-file deployments (the embedded core assembly is decompiled directly).

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesAbsolute path to the assembly.
kindsNoComma-separated subset of: c (class), i (interface), s (struct), d (delegate), e (enum). Default: 'c,i,s,d,e'.

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Without annotations, the description discloses supported file types and special handling for single-file deployments. It implies read-only operation but does not explicitly state 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.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, no wasted words. Purpose and usage are front-loaded. Highly concise.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Completely covers the tool's purpose and relationship to sibling. Lacks output format details, but for a list tool with no output schema, this is acceptable.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

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 mapping from letters to full type names but does not provide significant additional meaning beyond the schema descriptions.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it lists declared types in a .NET assembly, specifying categories (classes, interfaces, structs, delegates, enums). It distinguishes from sibling 'decompile-type' by advising to use this first.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly says 'Use this first to find candidates before calling decompile-type', providing clear context. Also notes compatibility with .dll, .exe, and .NET 6+ single-file deployments, but does not mention exclusions or alternatives for other siblings.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

search-sourceA

Decompile the assembly to a temporary directory then grep its C# source for a pattern. Returns the matching files with line snippets. The decompiled tree is preserved on disk for follow-up queries (path returned in 'outDir').

ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pathYesAbsolute path to the assembly.
outDirNoOptional output directory to reuse; otherwise a temp dir under the assembly's directory is created.
patternYesJavaScript regex pattern. Case-insensitive flag is implied.
maxMatchesNo

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries full burden. It discloses that decompilation writes to a temporary directory, preserves the tree on disk for follow-up, and returns the outDir path. It does not mention safety or permissions, but the main behaviors are transparent.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Three sentences, all informative and front-loaded. The first sentence captures the core action, the second explains output, and the third adds key behavioral detail. No extraneous words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Despite no output schema, the description explains both return values and disk persistence. It covers the necessary context for an agent to invoke the tool correctly, given the sibling tool set.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is high (75%), but the description adds value by explaining the purpose of outDir (optional reuse, returned path) and the pattern's case-insensitive nature. This provides context beyond the schema definitions.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool decompiles an assembly and then greps its C# source for a pattern, distinguishing it from sibling tools like decompile-assembly (decompilation only) and decompile-type (specific type decompilation). It specifies the output (matching files with line snippets) and the preserved disk state.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage for searching decompiled code but does not explicitly compare with siblings or state when not to use. It lacks guidance on alternatives or prerequisites.

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.

  1. 4 tool updatesv0.1.0
    • First observeddecompile-assembly
    • First observeddecompile-type
    • First observedlist-types
    • First observedsearch-source

TDQS

A4.2/5.0

Scored across 4 tools

Disambiguation5/5

Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: list-types for browsing, decompile-type for a single type, decompile-assembly for full project, and search-source for pattern matching. No functional overlap.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent lowercase hyphenated verb_noun pattern (e.g., list-types, decompile-assembly), ensuring predictability.

Tool Count5/5

With 4 tools, the server is well-scoped for its domain—covering browsing, targeted decompilation, full decompilation, and source search without unnecessary redundancy.

Completeness4/5

The set covers core decompilation workflows (list, decompile single, decompile all, search). A minor gap exists for decompiling specific members without the full type, but the overall surface is sufficient for typical use.

Maintenance

ActivityStale
ResponsivenessNo issues

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