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Next.js Documentation

by nanameru

Access organized Next.js documentation on routing, API routes, deployment & more. Find the latest Next.js doc resources

Provides structured access to Next.js documentation URLs organized by categories including routing, data fetching, API routes, deployment, and optimization, enabling accurate responses grounded in current Next.js documentation.

github stars

12

200+ documentation URLs includedNo external API calls requiredRun via npx with zero setup

best for

  • / Next.js developers seeking accurate documentation references
  • / AI assistants answering Next.js technical questions
  • / Code editors with AI features for Next.js development

capabilities

  • / Retrieve organized Next.js documentation URLs by category
  • / Enable AI agents to select relevant docs based on user queries
  • / Access documentation for routing, data fetching, API routes, and deployment
  • / Provide comprehensive coverage of Next.js features and concepts

what it does

Gives AI agents access to 200+ Next.js documentation URLs organized by category, allowing them to intelligently select and reference the most relevant docs for user questions.

about

Next.js Documentation is a community-built MCP server published by nanameru that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Access organized Next.js documentation on routing, API routes, deployment & more. Find the latest Next.js doc resources It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 1 tool that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install Next.js Documentation in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.

license

MIT

Next.js Documentation is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

Next.js Docs MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides all Next.js documentation URLs to AI agents like Claude for intelligent document selection. This server contains a comprehensive static database of Next.js documentation pages and enables AI agents to analyze and select the most relevant documentation based on user queries.

Key Features

  • AI Agent Integration: Provides all documentation URLs for Claude and other AI agents to analyze and select relevant docs
  • Comprehensive Static Database: Contains 200+ Next.js documentation URLs across all categories
  • No External Dependencies: Pure static URL database with no API calls or crawling required
  • Claude-Optimized: Specifically designed for Claude to intelligently select relevant documentation
  • npx-Ready: No local installation needed - run via npx from any MCP client

Requirements

  • Node.js 18 or newer
  • VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Goose, LM Studio, or any other MCP client

Getting Started

Installation

Standard config works in most tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nextjs-docs-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest"]
    }
  }
}

Install in VS Code Install in VS Code Insiders

Client-Specific Setup

<details> <summary><b>Claude Code (Recommended)</b></summary>

Use the Claude Code CLI to add the MCP server:

claude mcp add nextjs-docs-mcp -- npx @taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest

Remove if needed:

claude mcp remove nextjs-docs-mcp
</details> <details> <summary>Claude Desktop</summary>

Follow the MCP install guide and use the standard config above.

</details> <details> <summary>Cursor</summary>

Go to Cursor SettingsMCPAdd new MCP Server.

Use the following:

  • Name: nextjs-docs-mcp
  • Type: command
  • Command: npx
  • Args: @taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest
  • Auto start: on (optional)
</details> <details> <summary>VS Code</summary>

Add via CLI:

code --add-mcp '{"name":"nextjs-docs-mcp","command":"npx","args":["@taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest"]}'

Or use the install links above.

</details> <details> <summary>LM Studio</summary>

Add MCP Server with:

  • Command: npx
  • Args: ["@taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest"]
</details> <details> <summary>Goose</summary>

Advanced settings → Extensions → Add custom extension:

  • Type: STDIO
  • Command: npx
  • Args: @taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest
  • Enabled: true
</details> <details> <summary>opencode</summary>

Example ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json:

{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "nextjs-docs-mcp": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": [
        "npx",
        "@taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest"
      ],
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
</details> <details> <summary>Qodo Gen</summary>

Open Qodo Gen → Connect more tools → + Add new MCP → Paste the standard config above → Save.

</details> <details> <summary>Windsurf</summary>

Follow Windsurf MCP documentation and use the standard config above.

</details>

Available Tools

1. get_all_docs

Get all Next.js documentation URLs for AI agents to analyze and select relevant ones.

Parameters:

  • None required

Description: This tool returns a comprehensive list of all Next.js documentation URLs organized by categories. AI agents like Claude can use this list to analyze user queries and select the most relevant documentation pages. The tool provides structured data including titles, URLs, descriptions, and categories for intelligent document selection.

Response Format: The tool returns a formatted list containing:

  • Document titles
  • Direct URLs to Next.js documentation
  • Brief descriptions
  • Category classifications
  • Total count of available documents

Usage Examples

Get all Next.js documentation URLs:

{
  "tool": "get_all_docs"
}

Claude Integration Example:

  1. User asks: "Next.jsのエラーを解消したいです"
  2. Claude calls: get_all_docs
  3. MCP server returns: All 200+ Next.js documentation URLs with titles, descriptions, and categories
  4. Claude analyzes the list and selects relevant documents:
    • "Getting Started: Error Handling"
    • "Routing: Error Handling"
    • "API Routes Error Handling"
  5. Claude provides targeted documentation links to the user

Integration with Claude Code:

# Claude Code内で使用
claude mcp add nextjs-docs-mcp -- npx @taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp@latest

Then Claude can automatically call the tool when users ask Next.js-related questions.

Development

Building the Package

npm run build

Publishing to npm

  1. Update the package name in package.json to your scope (e.g., @taiyokimura/nextjs-docs-mcp)
  2. Build the project: npm run build
  3. Publish: npm publish

Updating Documentation URLs

The server uses a static database of Next.js documentation URLs. To update or add new documentation URLs, modify the NEXTJS_DOCS_DATABASE object in src/index.ts. The database is organized by categories and contains 200+ documentation pages covering:

  • Getting Started guides
  • Routing (App Router & Pages Router)
  • Data Fetching patterns
  • API Routes
  • Deployment guides
  • Performance optimization
  • Guides and best practices

The static approach ensures fast response times and no external dependencies.

License

MIT License

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues for any improvements.

FAQ

What is the Next.js Documentation MCP server?
Next.js Documentation is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for Next.js Documentation?
This profile displays 10 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
MCP server reviews

Ratings

4.510 reviews
  • Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024

    Next.js Documentation is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024

    We evaluated Next.js Documentation against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: Next.js Documentation is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024

    Next.js Documentation reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024

    I recommend Next.js Documentation for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024

    Strong directory entry: Next.js Documentation surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024

    Next.js Documentation has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024

    According to our notes, Next.js Documentation benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024

    We wired Next.js Documentation into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.

  • Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024

    Next.js Documentation is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.