developer-tools

Node.js API Documentation

by lirantal

Access current Node.js API Documentation with fast, up-to-date search and retrieval tools backed by official sources and

Provides up-to-date access to official Node.js core module documentation through search and retrieval tools that fetch from nodejs.org with 7-day caching for current API reference without relying on outdated training data.

github stars

10

Always current from nodejs.org7-day caching for performanceAvailable as Docker container

best for

  • / Node.js developers needing current API reference
  • / Getting accurate documentation beyond training data cutoffs
  • / Looking up specific Node.js core module functionality

capabilities

  • / Search across all Node.js built-in modules documentation
  • / Retrieve API documentation for specific modules or classes
  • / Access current Node.js documentation without relying on training data
  • / Cache documentation for 7 days to improve performance

what it does

Provides up-to-date access to official Node.js core module API documentation by fetching directly from nodejs.org with 7-day caching.

about

Node.js API Documentation is a community-built MCP server published by lirantal that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Access current Node.js API Documentation with fast, up-to-date search and retrieval tools backed by official sources and It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 2 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install Node.js API 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

Apache-2.0

Node.js API Documentation is released under the Apache-2.0 license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

Access current Node.js API Documentation with fast, up-to-date search and retrieval tools backed by official sources and

TL;DR: Provides up-to-date access to official Node.js core module API documentation by fetching directly from nodejs.org with 7-day caching.

What it does

  • Search across all Node.js built-in modules documentation
  • Retrieve API documentation for specific modules or classes
  • Access current Node.js documentation without relying on training data
  • Cache documentation for 7 days to improve performance

Best for

  • Node.js developers needing current API reference
  • Getting accurate documentation beyond training data cutoffs
  • Looking up specific Node.js core module functionality

Highlights

  • Always current from nodejs.org
  • 7-day caching for performance
  • Available as Docker container

FAQ

What is the Node.js API Documentation MCP server?
Node.js API 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 Node.js API 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

    Node.js API 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 Node.js API Documentation against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024

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

  • Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024

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

  • Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024

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

  • Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024

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

  • Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024

    Node.js API 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, Node.js API Documentation benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024

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

  • Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024

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