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algo-coach-mcp

npm version License: MIT

Interactive algorithm coach MCP server with 3000+ LeetCode problems, bilingual descriptions (Chinese/English), local code testing, and real-world engineering case mapping.

Features

  • 3000+ Problems — Full LeetCode free problem database with bilingual descriptions

  • 12 Topic Categories — Array, Linked List, Hash Table, String, Two Pointers, Stack/Queue, Binary Tree, Backtracking, Greedy, DP, Monotonic Stack, Graph

  • Local Code Execution — Run and test your Python solutions locally, no online judge needed

  • Progressive Hints — 4-level hint system: direction -> approach -> pseudocode -> full solution

  • Real-World Cases — See how algorithms apply in production systems (Redis, Kafka, React, etc.)

  • 3 Practice Modes — Student (guided), Interview (timed), Engineering (system design focus)

  • LeetCode Sync — Built-in script to fetch and update problems from LeetCode API

Related MCP server: Swarm Orchestrator

Quick Start

One command setup — no local installation needed:

claude mcp add --transport stdio algo-coach -- npx -y --registry https://registry.npmjs.org/ algo-coach-mcp@latest

Restart Claude Code, then start practicing.

Use with other MCP clients

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "algo-coach": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--registry", "https://registry.npmjs.org/", "algo-coach-mcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Available MCP Tools

Tool

Description

pick_problem

Pick a random problem by topic/difficulty

get_solution

Get solution code and key points

get_theory

Get theoretical fundamentals for a topic

get_real_world_cases

Real-world engineering applications of an algorithm

generate_test_cases

Generate boundary test cases for a problem

run_user_code

Execute Python code against tests locally

get_topic_roadmap

Get the learning progression

Topics

#

Topic

Description

1

Array (数组)

Binary search, two pointers, sliding window

2

Linked List (链表)

Reversal, cycle detection, merge

3

Hash Table (哈希表)

Lookup, grouping, counting

4

String (字符串)

Matching, parsing, manipulation

5

Two Pointers (双指针)

Fast-slow, left-right, sliding window

6

Stack & Queue (栈与队列)

Monotonic queue, expression parsing

7

Binary Tree (二叉树)

Traversal, construction, BST

8

Backtracking (回溯)

Permutations, combinations, subsets

9

Greedy (贪心)

Interval scheduling, optimization

10

Dynamic Programming (动态规划)

Knapsack, subsequence, state machines

11

Monotonic Stack (单调栈)

Next greater element, histogram

12

Graph (图论)

BFS, DFS, union-find, topological sort

LeetCode Sync

Fetch all free problems from LeetCode with bilingual descriptions:

npm run sync                  # Full sync (~3000 problems, ~50 min)
npm run sync -- --limit 100   # Sync first 100 problems
npm run sync:resume           # Resume interrupted sync

Features: checkpoint/resume, rate limiting (2 req/s), retry logic, bilingual (CN + EN).

Development

npm install
npm run dev        # Run with tsx (hot reload)
npm run sync       # Sync problems from LeetCode
npm run build      # Build for production
npm test           # Run tests

Architecture

src/
├── index.ts           # MCP server entry (stdio transport)
├── paths.ts           # Package root resolution
├── types.ts           # Shared type definitions
├── content/           # Content indexing and parsing
├── sync/              # LeetCode API sync pipeline
├── testgen/           # Test case generation
├── executor/          # Python subprocess runner
├── cases/             # Real-world case loader
├── tools/             # MCP tool implementations
└── resources/         # MCP resource handlers

License

MIT

Available Tools

7 tools
generate_test_casesC

Generate test cases (including edge cases) for a problem

Inputs: slug (required).

get_real_world_casesC

Get real-world engineering application cases for an algorithm

Inputs: algorithm (required).

get_solutionB

Get the solution code and key points for a problem

Inputs: slug (required), language.

get_theoryC

Get the theory/fundamentals article for a topic

Inputs: topic (required).

get_topic_roadmapA

Get the ordered topic roadmap for learning progression

Inputs: no named parameters.

pick_problemB

Pick a random problem by topic and/or difficulty

Inputs: topic, difficulty.

run_user_codeC

Run user-submitted Python code against test cases locally

Inputs: code (required), testCases (required), functionName (required), language, +1 more.

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    TDQS

    A3.6/5.0

    Scored across 7 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    Each tool clearly targets a distinct action: picking problems, retrieving solutions, theory, real-world cases, test generation, code execution, and roadmap. No two tools overlap in purpose, making misselection unlikely.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun snake_case pattern (pick_problem, get_solution, generate_test_cases, etc.). The naming is predictable and clearly indicates each tool's function.

    Tool Count5/5

    Seven tools is a well-scoped set for an algorithm coaching server. Each tool addresses a distinct part of the learning workflow without redundancy or bloat, fitting the typical ideal range.

    Completeness5/5

    The tool surface covers the essential learning loop: selecting problems, accessing theory/solutions, generating tests, running user code, and following a roadmap. There are no obvious gaps or dead ends for the stated coaching purpose.

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