@stacksfinder/mcp-server
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that brings deterministic tech stack recommendations to LLM clients like Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP-compatible tools.
Try it free — 4 tools work without an account, including a daily demo recommendation.
Quick Start
Claude Code (CLI)
# Add to Claude Code
claude mcp add stacksfinder npx -y @stacksfinder/mcp-server
# With API key for full features
claude mcp add-json stacksfinder '{
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@stacksfinder/mcp-server"],
"env": {"STACKSFINDER_API_KEY": "sk_live_xxx"}
}'
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"stacksfinder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@stacksfinder/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"STACKSFINDER_API_KEY": "sk_live_xxx"
}
}
}
}
Cursor / Windsurf
Add to .cursor/mcp.json or .windsurf/mcp.json in your project root:
{
"mcpServers": {
"stacksfinder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@stacksfinder/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"STACKSFINDER_API_KEY": "sk_live_xxx"
}
}
}
}
VS Code + Copilot
Add to .vscode/mcp.json:
{
"servers": {
"stacksfinder": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@stacksfinder/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"STACKSFINDER_API_KEY": "sk_live_xxx"
}
}
}
}
Available Tools
Free Tools (no account required)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_technologies | List all 30+ tech IDs by category |
analyze_tech | 6-dimension scores, strengths, weaknesses, compatible techs |
compare_techs | Side-by-side comparison of 2-4 technologies |
recommend_stack | FREE 1x/day — Full stack recommendation for any project type |
Pro Tools (requires API key)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
recommend_stack | Unlimited recommendations with priorities & constraints |
get_blueprint | Fetch existing blueprint by ID |
create_blueprint | Generate new blueprint with AI narrative |
setup_api_key | Authenticate and create API key from MCP |
list_api_keys | List your API keys |
revoke_api_key | Revoke an API key |
Audit Tools (requires API key) 🆕
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
create_audit | Run technical debt audit on your stack |
get_audit | Fetch audit report by ID |
list_audits | List your audit reports |
compare_audits | Compare two audits to track progress |
get_audit_quota | Check your remaining audit quota |
get_migration_recommendation | NEW Analyze audit for migration opportunities with builder constraints |
Get your API key at stacksfinder.com/pricing
Tool Examples
list_technologies
> list_technologies category="database"
Available databases:
- postgres (PostgreSQL)
- sqlite (SQLite)
- supabase (Supabase)
- planetscale (PlanetScale)
- turso (Turso)
- neon (Neon)
analyze_tech
> analyze_tech technology="sveltekit" context="mvp"
## SvelteKit Analysis (MVP Context)
| Dimension | Score | Grade |
|-----------|-------|-------|
| Performance | 92 | A |
| DX | 88 | A |
| Ecosystem | 72 | B |
| Maintainability | 85 | A |
| Cost | 90 | A |
| Compliance | 75 | B |
**Overall: 84/100 (A)**
Strengths:
- Compiler-first architecture, tiny bundles
- Excellent TypeScript support
- Built-in SSR, SSG, and edge rendering
Weaknesses:
- Smaller ecosystem than React
- Fewer enterprise case studies
compare_techs
> compare_techs technologies=["nextjs", "sveltekit", "nuxt"]
## Comparison: Next.js vs SvelteKit vs Nuxt
| Tech | Score | Grade |
|------|-------|-------|
| Next.js | 82 | A |
| SvelteKit | 84 | A |
| Nuxt | 79 | B |
Per-dimension winners:
- Performance: SvelteKit (+10)
- DX: SvelteKit (+3)
- Ecosystem: Next.js (+15)
recommend_stack (Free Demo)
> recommend_stack projectType="saas" scale="mvp"
## Recommended Stack for SaaS (MVP)
| Category | Technology | Score | Grade |
|----------|------------|-------|-------|
| meta-framework | SvelteKit | 84 | A |
| database | Supabase | 82 | A |
| orm | Drizzle | 86 | A |
| auth | Better Auth | 80 | A |
| hosting | Vercel | 85 | A |
| payments | Paddle | 86 | A |
**Confidence**: medium (demo mode)
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Want more? Upgrade to Pro for custom priorities, constraints, and AI narratives.
create_audit (Pro)
> create_audit name="Q1 2026 Review" technologies=[{name:"react",version:"18.2.0"},{name:"lodash",version:"4.17.20"},{name:"express",version:"4.17.0"}]
## Audit Report: Q1 2026 Review
**Health Score: 72/100** ⚠️
| Severity | Count |
|----------|-------|
| 🔴 Critical | 2 |
| 🟠 High | 1 |
| 🟡 Medium | 3 |
| 🟢 Low | 2 |
| ℹ️ Info | 5 |
### Critical Findings
**🔴 Security vulnerability in lodash** (lodash 4.17.20)
CVE-2021-23337 - Prototype pollution vulnerability
→ Upgrade to lodash 4.17.21 or later
**🔴 Outdated Express version** (express 4.17.0)
Express 4.17.0 is missing security patches
→ Upgrade to express 4.21+ for security fixes
compare_audits (Pro)
> compare_audits baseAuditId="uuid-jan" compareAuditId="uuid-mar"
## Audit Comparison
**Trend: 📈 Improving** (+16 health score)
| Metric | January | March |
|--------|---------|-------|
| Health Score | 62 | 78 |
| Critical | 4 | 1 |
| High | 6 | 3 |
### Resolved Issues (6)
- ✅ Critical: lodash vulnerability
- ✅ High: moment.js deprecation
- ✅ High: outdated Node version
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
STACKSFINDER_API_KEY | For Pro tools | - | API key from stacksfinder.com |
STACKSFINDER_API_URL | No | https://stacksfinder.com | API base URL |
STACKSFINDER_MCP_DEBUG | No | false | Enable debug logging |
Score Dimensions
All technology scores are measured across 6 dimensions (0-100):
| Dimension | Description |
|---|---|
| Performance | Runtime speed, bundle size, optimization potential |
| DX | Learning curve, tooling, documentation quality |
| Ecosystem | Community size, integrations, job market |
| Maintainability | Long-term code health, upgrade path |
| Cost | Hosting costs, licensing, operational overhead |
| Compliance | Security features, audit readiness |
Contexts
Scores vary by project context:
- default: General-purpose scores
- mvp: Optimized for speed-to-market, lower cost
- enterprise: Emphasizes compliance, maintainability, support
Error Handling
Structured errors with suggestions:
**Error (TECH_NOT_FOUND)**: Technology "nexjs" not found.
**Suggestions**: nextjs, nuxt, nestjs
Troubleshooting
Debug mode
STACKSFINDER_MCP_DEBUG=true npx @stacksfinder/mcp-server
Common issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| "API key required" | Get key at stacksfinder.com/pricing |
| "Daily limit reached" | Wait 24h or upgrade to Pro |
| "Technology not found" | Use list_technologies to see valid IDs |
Development
cd packages/mcp-server
bun install
bun run build
bun run dev # Watch mode
bun test # Run tests
Links
- Website: stacksfinder.com
- Pricing: stacksfinder.com/pricing
- Discord: discord.gg/scBHF2EumC
- Glama: glama.ai/mcp/servers/@stacksfinder/mcp-server
- Smithery: smithery.ai/server/hoklims/stacksfinder-mcp
- GitHub: github.com/hoklims/stacksfinder-mcp
- npm: @stacksfinder/mcp-server
License
MIT