ref-tools-mcp

About ref-tools-mcp

Use ref-tools-mcp with your agent

claude mcp add ref-tools-mcp -- npx -y ref-tools-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ref-tools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ref-tools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is ref-tools-mcp?

ref-tools-mcp is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by ref-tools in the Search category. Token efficient search for coding agents over public and private documentation.

How do I connect ref-tools-mcp to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install ref-tools-mcp from its npm package (ref-tools-mcp) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is ref-tools-mcp open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/ref-tools/ref-tools-mcp, with 1,126 GitHub stars.

Can AI agents pay to use ref-tools-mcp?

Not yet through Loomal — ref-tools-mcp is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.