springdocs-mcp
# ๐ Spring Documentation MCP Server
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> **๐ Enhanced v1.2.8:** 12 powerful tools with **Spring AI support**, intelligent caching, advanced tutorials, and comprehensive Spring ecosystem access
>
> **๐ Universal MCP Compatibility:** Works with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and all MCP-compatible clients!
## ๐ฏ Quick Start
### ๐ Universal MCP Compatibility
This server works with **ALL MCP-compatible clients**:
#### Claude Desktop/Code
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spring-docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"],
"description": "Spring Documentation MCP Server with 12 powerful tools"
}
}
}
```
#### Gemini CLI
```yaml
mcp_servers:
spring-docs:
command: "npx"
args: ["@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"]
description: "Spring Documentation Server"
```
#### VS Code MCP Extension
```json
{
"mcp.servers": {
"spring-docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
```
#### Any MCP Client (NPX)
```bash
npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest
```
#### Global Installation (All Clients)
```bash
npm install -g @enokdev/springdocs-mcp
# Then use: springdocs-mcp
```
#### Docker (Coming Soon - Docker MCP Catalog)
```bash
# Via Docker MCP CLI (when available in catalog)
docker mcp add springdocs-mcp
# Via Docker directly
docker pull mcp/springdocs-mcp:latest
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/list"}' | \
docker run -i mcp/springdocs-mcp:latest
```
**Benefits of Docker distribution:**
- Enhanced security with cryptographic signatures and SBOMs
- Isolated execution environment
- Reduced token usage in Docker Desktop
- Automatic security updates
**Config file locations:**
- **Claude Desktop:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) / `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` (Windows)
- **Claude Code:** `~/.claude-code/mcp-config.json`
- **VS Code:** `~/.vscode/mcp-settings.json`
- **JetBrains IDEs:** `.jetbrains/mcp-config.json`
---
## โจ Features & Tools
### ๐ **Core Documentation (7 Enhanced Tools)**
| Tool | Purpose | Example Usage |
|------|---------|---------------|
| `search_spring_docs` | Search documentation with caching | "Search for REST API security" |
| `search_spring_projects` | Find Spring projects | "Search for microservices projects" |
| `get_spring_project` | Get project details | "Get Spring Boot project info" |
| `get_all_spring_guides` | List available guides | "Show all security guides" |
| `get_spring_guide` | Get complete guide content | "Get gs-rest-service guide" |
| `get_spring_reference` | Reference docs for Boot/AI/Framework | "Get Spring AI chatclient reference" |
| `search_spring_concepts` | Explore Spring concepts | "Explain auto-configuration" |
### ๐ **Advanced Tools (5 New)**
| Tool | Purpose | Example Usage |
|------|---------|---------------|
| `search_spring_ecosystem` | Search entire ecosystem + Spring AI | "Find RAG and embeddings resources" |
| `get_spring_tutorial` | Step-by-step tutorials | "Get intermediate REST API tutorial" |
| `compare_spring_versions` | Version comparison & migration | "Compare Spring Boot 2.7 vs 3.0" |
| `get_spring_best_practices` | Expert guidance by category | "Get security best practices" |
| `diagnose_spring_issues` | Intelligent error diagnosis | "Diagnose port 8080 error" |
### โก **Performance Features**
- **50-80% faster** with intelligent caching
- **85% cache hit rate** for popular queries
- **Auto-retry logic** with exponential backoff
- **Multiple data sources** for reliability
- **Parallel processing** for complex searches
---
## ๐ Usage Examples
### Basic Search
```
"Search for REST API documentation in Spring Boot"
```
### ๐ Spring AI Support
```
"Get Spring AI ChatClient reference documentation"
"Search for RAG and embeddings in Spring AI"
"Show me Spring AI vector store documentation"
"Find Spring AI LLM integration examples"
```
### Ecosystem Exploration
```
"Search the Spring ecosystem for microservices patterns"
```
### Learning Path
```
"Get a beginner tutorial for REST API development"
```
### Problem Solving
```
"Diagnose 'Failed to configure DataSource' error"
```
### Migration Planning
```
"Compare Spring Boot 2.7.0 and 3.0.0 breaking changes"
```
### Best Practices
```
"Get architecture best practices for expert developers"
```
---
## ๐ง Advanced Configuration
### Performance Optimization
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spring-docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"NODE_OPTIONS": "--max-old-space-size=4096",
"REQUEST_TIMEOUT": "15000",
"MAX_RETRIES": "3"
}
}
}
}
```
### Corporate/Proxy Environment
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"spring-docs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"HTTP_PROXY": "http://proxy.company.com:8080",
"HTTPS_PROXY": "http://proxy.company.com:8080"
}
}
}
}
```
---
## ๐งช Testing & Development
### Quick Test
```bash
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/list", "params": {}}' | npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest
```
### Development Setup
```bash
git clone https://github.com/tky0065/springdocs-mcp.git
cd springdocs-mcp
npm install
npm run build
npm test
```
### Load Testing
```bash
# Test multiple tools quickly
for tool in "search_spring_docs" "search_spring_projects" "search_spring_ecosystem"; do
echo "Testing $tool..."
echo "{\"jsonrpc\": \"2.0\", \"id\": 1, \"method\": \"tools/call\", \"params\": {\"name\": \"$tool\", \"arguments\": {\"query\": \"test\", \"limit\": 2}}}" | npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest > /dev/null
done
```
---
## ๐ Troubleshooting
### Common Issues & Solutions
#### "Server failed to start"
```bash
# Check Node.js version (requires 18+)
node --version
# Update to latest
npm update -g @enokdev/springdocs-mcp
# Clear cache
npm cache clean --force
```
#### "Tools not responding"
```bash
# Test connectivity
curl -I https://spring.io
# Check Claude Desktop config syntax
cat ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json | jq .
```
#### "Slow performance"
- Enable caching (automatic in v1.2.3+)
- Use specific queries instead of broad searches
- Increase memory: `NODE_OPTIONS="--max-old-space-size=4096"`
#### "Port 8080 already in use" (Spring Boot error)
**Solution:** Change port in `application.properties`:
```properties
server.port=8081
```
#### "Failed to configure DataSource"
**Solutions:**
1. Add database dependency to `pom.xml`
2. Configure datasource in `application.properties`
3. Exclude auto-configuration: `@SpringBootApplication(exclude = {DataSourceAutoConfiguration.class})`
### Health Check Script
```bash
#!/bin/bash
echo "๐ Testing Spring MCP Server..."
# Test server startup
timeout 10s echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "tools/list", "params": {}}' | npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest > /dev/null
echo $? -eq 0 && echo "โ
Server: OK" || echo "โ Server: FAILED"
# Test network
curl -s --max-time 5 https://spring.io > /dev/null
echo $? -eq 0 && echo "โ
Network: OK" || echo "โ Network: FAILED"
```
---
## ๐ What's New in v1.2.3
### ๐ **Major Enhancements**
- **5 new advanced tools** for comprehensive Spring ecosystem access
- **50-80% performance improvement** with intelligent caching
- **99.5% reliability** with auto-retry and fallback mechanisms
- **Clean architecture** with modular services and optimized code
### ๐ฏ **New Capabilities**
- **Ecosystem-wide search** across projects, guides, docs, and APIs
- **Progressive tutorials** with beginner/intermediate/advanced levels
- **Smart version comparison** with detailed migration guidance
- **Expert best practices** categorized by domain and experience level
- **Intelligent diagnostics** for common Spring Boot issues
### โก **Performance Improvements**
| Metric | Before v1.2.3 | After v1.2.3 | Improvement |
|--------|---------------|--------------|-------------|
| Response Time | 2-5 seconds | 0.5-2 seconds | **50-80% faster** |
| Cache Hit Rate | 0% | 85% | **New feature** |
| Success Rate | 90% | 99.5% | **10x more reliable** |
| Memory Usage | High | Optimized | **40% reduction** |
---
## ๐ฎ Roadmap
### v1.3.0 (Next)
- Interactive Spring Boot project generator
- Real-time error analysis
- Spring Initializr integration
- Custom tutorial creation
### v1.4.0 (Future)
- AI-powered code suggestions
- Performance bottleneck detection
- Security vulnerability scanning
- Automated testing recommendations
---
## ๐ค Contributing & Support
### Quick Links
- **Issues:** https://github.com/tky0065/springdocs-mcp/issues
- **Discussions:** https://github.com/tky0065/springdocs-mcp/discussions
- **NPM Package:** https://www.npmjs.com/package/@enokdev/springdocs-mcp
### Getting Help
1. **Search existing issues** on GitHub
2. **Create detailed issue** with error messages and steps to reproduce
3. **Join community discussions** for questions and feature requests
### Development
```bash
# Setup development environment
git clone https://github.com/tky0065/springdocs-mcp.git
cd springdocs-mcp
npm install
npm run build
# Run tests
npm test
./test-enhanced.sh
# Submit PR
git checkout -b feature/your-feature
# Make changes
git commit -m "feat: add your feature"
git push origin feature/your-feature
```
## ๐ CLI Integration Examples
### Claude Code
```bash
# Direct usage
claude-code --mcp-server "npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"
# With config file
claude-code --mcp-config claude-mcp-config.json
```
### Gemini CLI
```bash
# Direct integration
gemini --mcp-server "npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"
# With YAML config
gemini --mcp-config gemini-config.yaml
# Environment variable
export GEMINI_MCP_SERVERS='[{"name":"spring-docs","command":"npx","args":["@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest"]}]'
gemini "Search for Spring Boot security documentation"
```
### Custom API Integration
```javascript
// Express.js API Gateway example
const { spawn } = require('child_process');
app.post('/spring-docs/:tool', async (req, res) => {
const mcp = spawn('npx', ['@enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest']);
const request = {
jsonrpc: "2.0",
id: Date.now(),
method: "tools/call",
params: {
name: req.params.tool,
arguments: req.body
}
};
mcp.stdin.write(JSON.stringify(request));
// Handle response...
});
```
### Compatibility Testing
```bash
# Test MCP protocol handshake
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1, "method": "initialize", "params": {"protocolVersion": "2024-11-05", "capabilities": {}, "clientInfo": {"name": "test", "version": "1.0.0"}}}' | npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest
# Test tools listing
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 2, "method": "tools/list", "params": {}}' | npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest
# Test tool execution
echo '{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 3, "method": "tools/call", "params": {"name": "search_spring_projects", "arguments": {"query": "boot", "limit": 1}}}' | npx @enokdev/springdocs-mcp@latest
```
---
## ๐ License & Acknowledgments
**License:** MIT - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) file
**Thanks to:**
- [Spring Framework Team](https://spring.io/team) for excellent documentation
- [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/) for the Model Context Protocol
- [Spring Community](https://spring.io/community) for continuous support
---
**๐ Ready to explore the Spring ecosystem with enhanced intelligence and performance!**
**๐ Universal MCP Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and any MCP-compatible client!
*Made with โค๏ธ by [EnokDev](https://github.com/tky0065)*TDQS
Scored across 12 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, but there is potential confusion between get_spring_guide, get_spring_tutorial, and get_spring_reference. However, descriptions help differentiate them. search_spring_docs and search_spring_concepts also overlap somewhat but are clarified by descriptions.
Tool names follow a verb_noun pattern in general, but there is inconsistency in language (mix of English and French descriptions and tool names like 'Rรฉcupรจre' in descriptions). Some tool names are in English, others have French descriptions, which disrupts consistency.
12 tools is an appropriate number for a Spring documentation server. It covers a wide range of operations from searching guides and docs to diagnosing issues, without being excessive or minimal.
The tool set covers major aspects of Spring documentation: search, guides, tutorials, reference, projects, best practices, issue diagnosis, and version comparison. Missing features like release notes or code examples are minor gaps; overall, it is fairly complete.