MCP Installation

1. Prerequisites

Before installing CodeRide MCP, you'll need these components:

a. Node.js

Node.js is a runtime environment that comes with npm (Node Package Manager), which is used to install CodeRide MCP.

Check if you already have Node.js: Open your terminal or command prompt and run:

node -v

If you see version 18.0.0 or higher, you can skip to step 2.

Installing Node.js:

1. Visit nodejs.org

2. Download the LTS (Long Term Support) version

3. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

4. Restart your terminal

5. Verify installation: node -v should show a version number

Alternative installation methods:

• Windows: winget install OpenJS.NodeJS

• Mac: brew install node (requires Homebrew)

• Linux: Follow distribution-specific instructions on nodejs.org

b. CodeRide Account and API Key

You'll need a CodeRide account and API key. See our API Key Setup Guide for detailed instructions.

c. Compatible AI Assistant

CodeRide works with these MCP-compatible AI assistants:

• Claude Desktop

• VS Code with Cline

• Windsurf

• Cursor

• GitHub Copilot

2. Installation

a. Via Smithery (Recommended)

Smithery provides a web interface that automatically generates installation instructions for your specific AI assistant:

1. Log into Smithery: Visit smithery.ai and create an account or log in

2. Navigate to the CodeRide page

3. Select your AI assistant: Choose your client from the list (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, etc.)

4. Add your API key: Insert your CodeRide API key when prompted

5. Follow the generated instructions: Smithery will provide specific setup steps for your chosen AI assistant

b. Manual Configuration

If Smithery installation doesn't work, you can configure manually:

Claude Desktop: Edit ~/.claude/mcp.json (create if it doesn't exist):

{"mcpServers": {
    "coderide": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@coderide/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "CODERIDE_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }}}

Other AI assistants: Similar configuration through their respective settings panels or configuration consoles.

3. Verification

To confirm everything is working:

1. Check in Smithery: Verify the installation completed successfully in your Smithery dashboard

2. Test in your AI assistant:

   • Restart the application

   • Look for CodeRide in available tools or context providers

   • Try creating a task or accessing CodeRide features

4. Available CodeRide Tools

Once successfully connected, your AI assistant will have access to these CodeRide tools:

get_task - Retrieve details about a specific task (e.g., "Get me details for task APP-101")

update_task - Update task status or description (e.g., "Mark task BUG-42 as completed")

get_prompt - Get AI-specific instructions for a task (e.g., "What should I work on for task ETF-7?")

get_project - Get project overview and details (e.g., "Tell me about the Omega Initiative project")

update_project - Update project knowledge or diagrams (e.g., "Update the architecture diagram")

start_project - Get the first or next recommended task (e.g., "What's the first task for project MBC?")

Try asking your AI assistant something like "What tasks are available in my project?" to test the connection.