Overview

Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI assistants to connect with external tools and data sources, transforming them from text processors into active development partners. The codebase has baked-in support for Context7, automatically using it for BetterAuth and UseAutumn documentation when the MCP server is available.

What MCP Provides

MCP creates standardized connections between AI assistants and development tools. Instead of copying and pasting between chat interfaces and terminals, AI assistants gain direct access to documentation, file systems, and command execution. This integration eliminates context switching while ensuring AI suggestions remain current and executable.

Quick Start Installation

Each AI tool requires specific configuration to enable MCP servers. The following guides cover installation for common development environments.

Claude Code

Configure MCP servers through command line:

# Install Context7 for documentation access
claude mcp add --transport http context7 https://mcp.context7.com/mcp --header "CONTEXT7_API_KEY: YOUR_API_KEY"

# Configuration stored in claude_mcp.json

Claude Code automatically detects available MCP servers and provides tool suggestions during conversations.

GitHub Copilot (VS Code)

Install MCP servers through VS Code extensions:

1. Open Extensions view (⇧⌘X or Ctrl+Shift+X)
2. Search for @mcp to find available servers
3. Install desired MCP servers
4. Run command: MCP: Show Installed Servers to verify

Configuration example:

{
  "github.copilot.chat.mcp.enabled": true,
  "chat.mcp.discovery.enabled": true
}

Cursor

Create MCP configuration in project root:

# Create .cursor directory if not exists
mkdir .cursor

# Create mcp.json configuration
cat > .cursor/mcp.json << EOF
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context7": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "CONTEXT7_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
EOF

Cursor loads MCP servers on startup and makes tools available through # commands.

Windsurf

Add servers to Windsurf configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context7": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "CONTEXT7_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    },
    "magic": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@magic/mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf integrates MCP tools into the chat interface automatically.

Supported MCP Servers

Related Documentation

Additional Resources