windows-rs-mcp
by preludeorg
README.md
# Windows Crate Docs Search MCP
This project provides a Claude Desktop MCP server that allows searching the Rust `windows` crate API documentation hosted at [microsoft.github.io/windows-docs-rs](https://microsoft.github.io/windows-docs-rs/).
It uses Playwright to interact with the documentation website's search functionality and the features table.
## Features
* **Search Windows API:** Use the `search_windows_api` tool to find functions, structs, enums, etc., within the `windows` crate docs.
* **Get Documentation:** Retrieve detailed documentation for exact matches, including description, signature, and the required Cargo feature (best effort).
* **Find Related Items:** List related API items found during the search.
## Usage
This package requires Playwright browsers to be installed. The server attempts to install the default browser (`chromium`) automatically on the first run. You can skip this by setting the `MCP_SKIP_PLAYWRIGHT_INSTALL` environment variable.
### Running the MCP Server
**Using `uvx`:**
The simplest way to run the server after installation is using `uvx`:
```bash
uvx windows-rs-mcp
```
**Running Locally with `uv`:**
If you have cloned the repository, you can run the server directly using `uv run` from the project directory:
```bash
# Navigate to the project root directory
# cd /path/to/windows-rs-mcp (Linux/macOS)
# cd C:\path\to\your\project\windows-rs-mcp (Windows)
# Run the server
uv run windows-rs-mcp
```
### Configuring Claude Desktop
To use this MCP with Claude Desktop, add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop settings:
**Option 1: Using `uvx` (Recommended)**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"windows-docs": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"windows-rs-mcp"
]
}
}
}
```
**Option 2: Using `uv run` (For local source)**
Make sure to replace the placeholder path in `args` with the actual absolute path to your project directory.
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"windows-docs": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory",
"C:\\path\\to\\your\\project\\windows-rs-mcp", // <-- Replace with your path
"run",
"windows-rs-mcp"
]
}
}
}
```
After configuring, restart Claude Desktop. You should then be able to use the `search_windows_api` tool.
### Configuring Cursor
Open `.cursor/mcp.json` and add the MCP server
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"windows-rs-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["windows-rs-mcp"]
}
}
}
```
## Environment Variables
* `MCP_SKIP_PLAYWRIGHT_INSTALL`: Set to `true`, `1`, or `yes` to skip the automatic Playwright browser installation check.
* `MCP_PLAYWRIGHT_BROWSER`: Specifies the browser Playwright should install (defaults to `chromium`). Other options include `firefox` and `webkit`.
This server cannot be deployed
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