Astro Docs MCP Server

Summary

The Astro Docs MCP Server provides seamless access to the official Astro framework documentation directly through the Model Context Protocol. This server enables developers to search and retrieve information from Astro's comprehensive documentation without leaving their development environment. Whether you're building static sites, server-side rendered applications, or hybrid projects with Astro, this MCP server puts the answers you need at your fingertips.

Overview

Astro has become one of the most popular frameworks for building content-focused websites, offering exceptional performance through its islands architecture and multi-framework support. However, constantly switching between your code editor and browser documentation can disrupt your workflow and slow down development.

The Astro Docs MCP Server solves this problem by bringing the entire Astro documentation directly into your MCP-compatible environment. Instead of context-switching to search through docs in your browser, you can query the documentation naturally and receive relevant information instantly. This integration is particularly valuable when you're deep in a coding session and need quick clarification on API methods, configuration options, component syntax, or best practices.

The server maintains access to the latest official Astro documentation, ensuring that you're always working with accurate, up-to-date information. Whether you're a beginner learning the fundamentals of Astro or an experienced developer implementing advanced features, this tool streamlines your documentation lookup process and keeps you in the flow state.

Features

Comprehensive Documentation Access

The server provides complete access to Astro's official documentation, covering all aspects of the framework including:

• Core concepts and architecture patterns
• Component authoring and syntax
• Routing and navigation systems
• Content collections and data fetching
• Integration with popular frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, and Solid
• Build configuration and optimization techniques
• Deployment strategies and platform-specific guides
• Migration guides and upgrade paths
• API references and type definitions

Intelligent Search Capabilities

Rather than browsing through nested documentation pages, you can formulate natural language queries that target exactly what you need. The search functionality understands context and returns relevant documentation sections, code examples, and explanations that match your query intent.

Real-Time Information

The server connects directly to the official Astro documentation source, ensuring you always receive current information that reflects the latest framework versions and best practices. This eliminates the risk of working with outdated tutorials or deprecated patterns.

Tools

search_astro_docs

The primary tool for interacting with Astro's documentation system.

Purpose: Searches through the official Astro framework documentation to find relevant information based on your query.

Parameters:

• query (string, required): Your search query describing what information you're looking for in the Astro documentation

Use Cases:

This tool excels at helping you find specific information quickly. You might use it to:

• Look up syntax for specific Astro components or directives
• Find configuration options for astro.config.mjs
• Discover how to implement content collections
• Learn about integrating third-party frameworks
• Understand build and deployment processes
• Explore performance optimization techniques
• Find troubleshooting guidance for common issues
• Learn about new features in recent Astro releases

Example Queries:

You can formulate queries in natural language, such as:

• "How do I create dynamic routes in Astro?"
• "What are the configuration options for image optimization?"
• "How do I use React components in Astro?"
• "What is the difference between static and server rendering modes?"
• "How do I set up content collections for a blog?"
• "What are Astro islands and how do they work?"

The tool processes your query and returns relevant documentation sections with explanations, code examples, and links to related topics. This allows you to quickly understand concepts, implement features correctly, and resolve issues without leaving your development environment.

Prompts

This server does not currently provide pre-configured prompts. All interactions are performed through the search tool, giving you complete flexibility in how you query the documentation.

Resource Templates

This server does not expose resource templates. Documentation access is provided entirely through the search tool interface.

Benefits

By integrating the Astro Docs MCP Server into your workflow, you gain several advantages:

Reduced Context Switching: Stay focused on your code while accessing documentation, maintaining your concentration and productivity.

Faster Information Retrieval: Natural language search means you spend less time navigating documentation hierarchies and more time implementing solutions.

Consistent Development Experience: Access documentation through the same interface you use for development, creating a unified workflow.

Learning Acceleration: Quickly explore different aspects of Astro without manual navigation, making it easier to discover features and learn best practices.

Reliable Reference: Always access official documentation rather than third-party tutorials that may be outdated or incomplete.

Whether you're prototyping a new project, debugging an issue, or exploring advanced Astro features, the Astro Docs MCP Server ensures that authoritative documentation is always within reach, helping you build better Astro applications faster.