Overleaf MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| clone_projectC | Clone an Overleaf project to a local directory |
| pull_changesC | Pull latest changes from Overleaf for a local project |
| push_changesC | Commit and push changes to Overleaf |
| get_statusB | Get the status of the local project (git status and diff) |
| configure_authC | Configure global Overleaf credentials |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: clone_project for initial setup, configure_auth for credentials, get_status for local state, pull_changes for syncing from remote, and push_changes for syncing to remote. The actions and targets are well-defined and unambiguous.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case: clone_project, configure_auth, get_status, pull_changes, push_changes. The naming is predictable and readable throughout the set.
With 5 tools, this server is well-scoped for managing Overleaf projects locally. Each tool earns its place by covering essential operations for cloning, authentication, status checking, and bidirectional syncing, without being too sparse or bloated.
The toolset covers core workflows for local Overleaf project management: setup (clone, auth), status checking, and syncing (pull, push). Minor gaps might include project creation or deletion on Overleaf, but agents can work around this by using existing tools for most common tasks.