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Summary

Complete redesign of the README following 2025 documentation best practices, inspired by the GitHub MCP Server README.

Key Improvements

📝 Enhanced Structure

  • Compelling Introduction: Clear value proposition and use cases at the top
  • Professional Layout: Organized sections with tables and side-by-side comparisons
  • Better Hierarchy: Logical flow from installation → configuration → usage → development

🚀 Installation Section

Expanded from single option to three comprehensive methods:

  • ✅ Pre-built binary (recommended) with platform-specific instructions
  • ✅ Docker with pull and run examples
  • ✅ Build from source with detailed steps

🔧 Configuration Guides

Added detailed setup instructions for 5 major platforms:

  • VS Code with GitHub Copilot (1.101+)
  • Claude Desktop (macOS/Windows/Linux paths)
  • Cursor IDE
  • Windsurf IDE
  • Generic MCP clients

Each includes:

  • Prerequisites
  • Configuration files with exact paths
  • Side-by-side binary vs Docker examples
  • Troubleshooting tips

📚 Documentation Improvements

Tools Documentation

  • Both get_action_parameters and get_readme fully documented
  • Parameter tables for clarity
  • Real example queries users can ask
  • Complete response structure examples

Example Workflows

  • Discovering action parameters
  • Building workflows with AI assistance
  • Comparing action versions
  • Exploring new actions

Development Section

  • Setup instructions
  • Testing commands
  • Manual MCP testing (with accurate explanation of server behavior)
  • Project structure
  • Contributing guidelines

🎯 User Experience

  • Clear troubleshooting sections for each platform
  • Realistic expectations (MCP servers don't output to console)
  • Natural language query examples
  • Professional polish with security considerations

📊 Content Statistics

  • Before: 224 lines, basic documentation
  • After: 613 lines, comprehensive guide
  • Additions: 468 insertions, 79 deletions

Why This Matters

A well-documented project is critical for user adoption. This README now:

  • ✅ Matches industry standards (GitHub's official MCP server style)
  • ✅ Supports multiple platforms and installation methods
  • ✅ Provides clear troubleshooting guidance
  • ✅ Shows real-world usage examples
  • ✅ Makes it easy for new users to get started

Preview

The new README includes:

  • Modern markdown formatting with tables
  • Clear section hierarchy
  • Professional tone
  • Accurate technical information
  • Links to related projects

Related PR

This PR complements #5 which adds the get_readme tool and code refactoring.

- Add compelling introduction with clear value proposition
- Document use cases with real-world scenarios
- Expand installation options (binary, Docker, source)
- Add comprehensive MCP host configuration guides for:
  - VS Code with GitHub Copilot (1.101+)
  - Claude Desktop
  - Cursor IDE
  - Windsurf IDE
  - Generic MCP clients
- Include side-by-side binary vs Docker configurations
- Document both MCP tools (get_action_parameters and get_readme)
- Add parameter tables for clarity
- Include example workflows and natural language queries
- Add troubleshooting sections for each platform
- Improve manual testing documentation (explain MCP server behavior)
- Add development, testing, and contribution sections
- Include security best practices
- Add support channels and related projects

Follows structure and best practices from GitHub's official MCP server README.

Co-authored-by: AI Assistant <ai@cursor.com>
@philprime philprime changed the title docs: modernize README with 2025 best practices docs: Add modern README.md Nov 10, 2025
@philprime philprime merged commit 875e630 into main Nov 10, 2025
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@philprime philprime deleted the docs/update-readme-2025 branch November 10, 2025 13:58
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