stacksfinder-mcp
Tech stack recommendations for developers. Deterministic 6-dimension scoring across 30+ technologies. 4 free tools, Pro features with API key.
README
@stacksfinder/mcp-server
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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 |
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)
---
Want more? Upgrade to Pro for custom priorities, constraints, and AI narratives.
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
- GitHub: github.com/hoklims/stacksfinder-mcp
- npm: @stacksfinder/mcp-server
License
MIT
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