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ref-tools-mcp
Verified · ref.toolsMCP server by ref-tools · updated · ★ 1.2k
Token-efficient search for coding agents over public and private documentation. ref-tools-mcp is published by ref.tools from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 19 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 1,183 stars, original repository
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Install ref-tools-mcp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http ref-tools-mcp https://api.ref.tools/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ref-tools-mcp": {
"url": "https://api.ref.tools/mcp"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ref-tools-mcp": {
"url": "https://api.ref.tools/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"ref-tools-mcp": {
"url": "https://api.ref.tools/mcp"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"ref-tools-mcp": {
"serverUrl": "https://api.ref.tools/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://api.ref.tools/mcpIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the ref-tools-mcp block.
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ref-tools-mcp: common questions
How do I install ref-tools-mcp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http ref-tools-mcp https://api.ref.tools/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is ref-tools-mcp the official server?
ref-tools-mcp is published by ref.tools from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is ref-tools-mcp free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is ref-tools-mcp safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to ref-tools-mcp?
Similar MCP servers: exa, brave, Agent Skills Search Server, JobSpy.
Does ref-tools-mcp work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.