yWorks/mcp-typescribe

Overview

This MCP server implementation allows LLMs to dynamically interact with new APIs and frameworks without prior training. It generates type information on the fly, enabling the model to understand and invoke unfamiliar endpoints.

Best for

Best for
Developers who need a lightweight MCP solution for connecting LLMs to arbitrary or evolving APIs

Use cases

• Integrating LLMs with undocumented or rapidly changing APIs
• Automatically generating typed tool definitions for MCP clients
• Reducing manual schema writing when connecting LLMs to new services

How to use

Install

npm install && npm run build && npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node ./dist/mcp-server/cli.js run-server docs/api.json

Tools exposed

• search_symbols
• get_symbol_details
• list_members
• get_parameter_info
• find_implementations
• search_by_return_type
• search_by_description
• get_type_hierarchy
• find_usages

Tested with

Claude, Cline, Cursor, Windsurf

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "typescribe": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": [\n        "-y",\n        "mcp-typescribe@latest",\n        "run-server",\n        "<PATH_TO_API_DOT_JSON>"\n      ],\n      "env": {}\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

This MCP server implementation allows LLMs to dynamically interact with new APIs and frameworks without prior training. It generates type information on the fly, enabling the model to understand and invoke unfamiliar endpoints.

45 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-10-17. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Integrating LLMs with undocumented or rapidly changing APIs
• Automatically generating typed tool definitions for MCP clients
• Reducing manual schema writing when connecting LLMs to new services

Pros

• Enables flexible, on-the-fly API adaptation for LLMs
• Written in TypeScript, offering type safety and ease of maintenance
• Open source with a straightforward MCP server design

Cons

• Small user base (45 stars) suggests limited community and testing
• Requires TypeScript knowledge for customization and troubleshooting
• Only compatible with MCP-compatible clients, not standalone use

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