What development processes can this MCP server manage?

The server provides process management capabilities, allowing you to start, stop, and monitor development processes. Consult the documentation for the full list of supported process types and configuration options.

How do I set up the proxy feature?

Install via `npx @standardbeagle/devtool-mcp@0.3.1` and connect it to your MCP client. The server exposes proxy configuration tools; refer to the project documentation for environment variables and setup steps.

What frontend diagnostics does it provide?

The server includes frontend diagnostics capabilities to help identify issues in your development environment. Specific diagnostics available depend on your project setup; check the documentation for details.

Is there a cost to use this MCP server?

This is an open-source MCP server available on GitHub. There is no direct cost, though you'll need an MCP-compatible client to use it.

Can I use this alongside other development tools?

Yes, this MCP server is designed to integrate with your existing development workflow. Since it communicates via stdio, it works with any MCP-compatible client or IDE extension.

MCP ServerSTDIOOfficialv0.3.1

DevTool MCP Server

Manage development processes, configure proxies, and diagnose frontend issues from your IDE. Built for developers who need integrated tooling without leaving their chat interface.

io.github.standardbeagle/devtool-mcp

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Hosted URL

Local install

Transport

STDIO

Auth

No auth required

What the DevTool MCP server does

How models use it and what it is built for.

Manage development processes, configure proxies, and diagnose frontend issues from your IDE. Built for developers who need integrated tooling without leaving their chat interface.

Connect to DevTool

Local install — runs as a subprocess.

npx @standardbeagle/devtool-mcp@0.3.1

Resources

Where to find authoritative docs and source for DevTool.

Example prompts for DevTool

Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting DevTool.

Start a local development server and show me the process ID
Configure a proxy to forward requests to localhost:3000
Run frontend diagnostics on my current project
List all running processes managed by this dev tool

DevTool MCP server — FAQ

Common questions about connecting and running DevTool.

What development processes can this MCP server manage?
The server provides process management capabilities, allowing you to start, stop, and monitor development processes. Consult the documentation for the full list of supported process types and configuration options.
How do I set up the proxy feature?
Install via `npx @standardbeagle/devtool-mcp@0.3.1` and connect it to your MCP client. The server exposes proxy configuration tools; refer to the project documentation for environment variables and setup steps.
What frontend diagnostics does it provide?
The server includes frontend diagnostics capabilities to help identify issues in your development environment. Specific diagnostics available depend on your project setup; check the documentation for details.
Is there a cost to use this MCP server?
This is an open-source MCP server available on GitHub. There is no direct cost, though you'll need an MCP-compatible client to use it.
Can I use this alongside other development tools?
Yes, this MCP server is designed to integrate with your existing development workflow. Since it communicates via stdio, it works with any MCP-compatible client or IDE extension.

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