FAQ: Repo Analyzer MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: What does the Repo Analyzer MCP Server do? A: It analyzes Git repositories and provides Dockerfile creation guidance.

Q: What are the prerequisites for using this server? A: You need Python 3.10 or higher, the Git command-line tool in your PATH, and optionally a GitHub Personal Access Token for private repos.

Q: How do I install the server? A: Create a virtual environment, activate it, and then run pip install -e .

Q: How do I use it with VS Code? A: Add the server configuration to your VS Code settings (JSON) or create a .vscode/mcp.json file, specifying the path to the Python interpreter and the server script.

Q: Is a GitHub Personal Access Token required? A: It’s only required if you want to analyze private GitHub repositories.

Q: Does it support monorepos? A: Yes, it can handle monorepo structures.

Q: Where can I learn more about UBOS? A: Visit the UBOS website at https://ubos.tech to explore the full capabilities of our AI Agent development platform.