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# Basecoat MCP Server
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## Story
While building my hobby project — turning old devices into a [Digital Photo Frame](https://github.com/Sorbh/digital-photo-frame) — I struggled with UI components. I wanted to use [Basecoat CSS](https://basecoatui.com/), the HTML port of [ShadCN UI](https://ui.shadcn.com/), but there was no MCP server to easily pull components and docs into AI-assisted coding.
So I built one.
This is my first MCP server, and it’s here to make working with Basecoat (and ShadCN-style components) effortless for everyone. Feedback and contributions are welcome!
---
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic access to [Basecoat CSS](https://basecoatui.com/) components and their usage documentation. This server allows AI assistants to help developers build HTML interfaces using the Basecoat CSS framework.
## Features
- **30+ Component Variants**: Access to buttons, inputs, cards, dialogs, tabs, and more.
- **Usage Documentation**: Complete implementation guides with examples for each component.
- **Setup Scripts**: Get CDN links and theme switching code instantly.
- **Search & Discovery**: Find components by name or category.
- **Accessibility Ready**: All components include ARIA attributes and semantic HTML.
## Tech Stack
- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) - JavaScript runtime environment
- [@modelcontextprotocol/sdk](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@modelcontextprotocol/sdk) - For creating the MCP server
## Installation
1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Sorbh/basecoat-ui-mcp.git
cd basecoat-mcp-server
```
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
## MCP Configuration
You can run this server either by using `npx` (if the package is published on npm) or by cloning the repository for local development.
### Using NPX (Recommended)
This method is the easiest way to get started and doesn't require cloning the repository.
#### Claude Desktop
Update your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"basecoat-ui": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y","basecoat-ui-mcp"]
}
}
}
```
#### Other MCP Clients
Configure the server to run:
```bash
npx basecoat-ui-mcp
```
### Using Git Clone (Local Development)
For local development or if you want to modify the server:
1. **Clone and setup:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Sorbh/basecoat-ui-mcp.git
cd basecoat-ui-mcp
npm install
```
2. **Claude Desktop Configuration:**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"basecoat-ui": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/basecoat-ui-mcp/server.js"],
"cwd": "/path/to/basecoat-ui-mcp"
}
}
}
```
Replace `/path/to/basecoat-ui-mcp` with the actual path where you cloned the repository.
3. **Other MCP Clients:**
```bash
cd /path/to/basecoat-ui-mcp
node server.js
```
## Available Tools
| Tool | Description | Parameters |
|------|-------------|------------|
| `get_component` | Get HTML code for a specific component variant | `name`: Component name (e.g., "button-primary", "card-basic") |
| `list_components` | List all available components organized by category | None |
| `get_usage` | Get comprehensive usage documentation for a component | `component`: Base component name (e.g., "button", "card") |
| `get_setup` | Get Basecoat CSS setup code with CDN links | None |
| `get_theme_script` | Get theme switcher script for dark/light mode | None |
| `search_components` | Search for components by name or category | `query`: Search term (e.g., "button", "form", "navigation") |
| `get_category` | Get all components in a specific category | `category`: Category name (forms, navigation, feedback, interactive, layout) |
## Component Categories
### Forms
- **Buttons**: primary, secondary, outline, destructive, ghost, link, icon variants
- **Inputs**: basic, with-label, invalid states
- **Select**: native, custom dropdowns
- **Checkbox**: basic, with-label, with-description
- **Radio**: single, group variations
- **Switch**: basic, with-description
- **Textarea, Label, Form container**
### Navigation
- **Tabs**: horizontal, vertical with ARIA support
- **Accordion**: collapsible content sections
- **Breadcrumb**: navigation trails
- **Sidebar**: off-canvas navigation
### Feedback
- **Alert**: success, error variants
- **Badge**: primary, secondary, destructive, outline
- **Dialog**: modal, alert dialog variations
- **Toast**: notification system
### Interactive
- **Dropdown**: context menus with various item types
- **Popover**: rich content tooltips
- **Tooltip**: simple hover tooltips with positioning
- **Combobox**: searchable select dropdowns
- **Theme Switcher**: dark/light mode toggle
### Layout
- **Card**: basic, with-icon variants
- **Avatar**: small, medium, large, fallback
- **Skeleton**: loading states for profile, card
- **Table**: responsive data display
- **Pagination**: navigation for large datasets
## Directory Structure
```
basecoat-mcp/
├── components/ # HTML component files
│ ├── forms/ # Form elements
│ ├── navigation/ # Navigation components
│ ├── feedback/ # Alerts, badges, dialogs
│ ├── interactive/ # Dropdowns, tooltips
│ └── layout/ # Cards, tables, avatars
├── usage/ # Usage documentation
│ ├── forms/
│ ├── navigation/
│ ├── feedback/
│ ├── interactive/
│ └── layout/
├── scripts/ # Setup and utility scripts
├── server.js # MCP server implementation
├── package.json
└── README.md
```
## About Basecoat CSS
Basecoat CSS is a comprehensive CSS framework that provides:
- Accessible, semantic components
- Dark/light theme support
- Tailwind CSS integration
- JavaScript-enhanced interactions
- Mobile-responsive design
Learn more at [basecoatui.com](https://basecoatui.com)
## License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
3. Make your changes following our coding standards
4. Test your changes thoroughly
5. Commit with clear messages: `git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`
6. Push to your branch: `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
7. Open a Pull Request
## Support
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/sorbh/basecoat-ui-mcp/issues)
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