Frequently Asked Questions about UBOS MCP Server for Phalcon

Q: What is the UBOS MCP Server for Phalcon?

A: The UBOS MCP Server for Phalcon is a server that executes Phalcon 5.0.x framework commands using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows AI assistants to create and manage Phalcon projects, controllers, models, and more, automating development tasks.

Q: What are the prerequisites for using the MCP Server?

A: You need to have Phalcon Framework, Cursor IDE, and Python 3.x installed. Additionally, ensure you have Phalcon 5.0.x development tools installed using composer global require phalcon/devtools:"^5.0.x@dev" --dev.

Q: How do I install the MCP Server?

A: Use the provided install.py script to install all dependencies. This script will install the basic MCP server, its dependencies, and the necessary Python packages.

Q: How do I configure the MCP Server in Cursor IDE?

A: Open Cursor, navigate to Settings->Cursor Settings->MCP, click ‘Add new MCP server’, and configure it with the name ‘Phalcon MCP’, type ‘Command’, and the command to execute the phalcon_mcp_server.py file.

Q: What commands are available in the MCP Server?

A: Available commands include phalcon_info, phalcon_create_project, phalcon_create_module, phalcon_create_controller, phalcon_create_model, phalcon_create_all_models, phalcon_create_migration, phalcon_create_scaffold, phalcon_create_webtools, phalcon_serve, and phalcon_list_commands.

Q: Can you provide an example of how to create a new Phalcon project using the MCP Server?

A: Use the command phalcon_create_project with parameters like template (basic, micro, or api) and directory to specify the project creation location. This creates a new Phalcon project structure.

Q: What is UBOS, and how does it relate to the MCP Server?

A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. The MCP Server is designed to integrate with UBOS, allowing AI Agents to interact with and automate Phalcon development tasks.

Q: How does the MCP Server work?

A: The server integrates with Cursor IDE using the MCP protocol, enabling AI assistants to execute Phalcon command-line tools. It communicates through standard input/output (stdin/stdout), without requiring additional network ports.

Q: What are some considerations when using the MCP Server?

A: Ensure that Phalcon Framework is correctly installed on your system, PHP environment variables are configured correctly, and, on Windows, ensure that phalcon.bat is in the system path.

Q: Where can I find more information about UBOS?

A: You can visit the UBOS website at https://ubos.tech to learn more about the platform and its capabilities.