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Project Opener MCP Server: Effortless Code Access, Dev Magic Unleashed

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About Project Opener MCP Server

What is Project Opener MCP Server: Effortless Code Access, Dev Magic Unleashed?

This MCP server acts as a bridge between developers and their codebases, simplifying access to project files through Claude Desktop. Designed to streamline workflows, it lets users quickly open projects in their default editor and retrieve project metadata without manual file navigation. Think of it as a "dev magic wand" for those moments when you need to jump into coding fast.

How to Use Project Opener MCP Server: Effortless Code Access, Dev Magic Unleashed?

Getting started is straightforward but requires a few key steps:

  1. Install Node.js v18+ from nodejs.org (make sure to confirm version compatibility)
  2. Clone the repository and install dependencies with npm install
  3. In Claude Desktop, configure the server with: 
    {
        "command": "node",
        "args": ["build/index.js"]
      }

Once set up, you can trigger actions via the MCP interface rather than digging through file directories manually.

Project Opener MCP Server Features

Key Features of Project Opener MCP Server: Effortless Code Access, Dev Magic Unleashed?

  • Instant Project Opening - Specify a relative path like "my-project" to launch projects directly in your editor
  • Project Metadata Retrieval - Get structured info about project structures without leaving the IDE
  • Seamless Integration - Works alongside the core Filesystem MCP Server (GitHub repo)

Use Cases of Project Opener MCP Server: Effortless Code Access, Dev Magic Unleashed?

Here's where it shines in real scenarios:

  • Quickly switching between multiple projects during debugging
  • Automating workflows that require programmatic file access
  • Building custom IDE integrations that need project context

Project Opener MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Project Opener MCP Server: Effortless Code Access, Dev Magic Unleashed?

Do I need specific Node.js versions?
Yes, v18.x+ is mandatory for dependency compatibility. Check your version with node -v
What if dependencies fail to install?
Try clearing npm cache (npm cache clean --force) and ensure you're connected to the internet
Can I customize the server command?
The node build/index.js setup is required, but advanced users can tweak paths in development

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Project Opener MCP Server

This MCP server provides tools for interacting with project files from Claude Desktop.

This MCP server requires the use of the Filesystem MCP Server, which can be found at: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/filesystem

Installation

  1. Install Node.js (v18.x or later) from nodejs.org
  2. Clone this repository
  3. Install dependencies:
npm install

Usage with Claude Desktop

  1. In Claude Desktop, go to Settings > MCP Servers
  2. Add a new server with these settings:
{
  "command": "node",
  "args": ["build/index.js"],
}

Available Tools

Open Project

Opens a project in the default editor

Parameters:

  • path: Relative path to project

Example:

{
  "tool": "open-project",
  "arguments": {
    "path": "my-project"
  }
}

Get Project Info

Gets information about a specific project

Parameters:

  • path: Relative path to project

License

MIT

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