Mcp_rails_template

What is mcp_rails_template

mcp_rails_template is a user-friendly Ruby on Rails application developed by Seuors. It serves as a practical guide for integrating and using ActionMCP within your projects. This template is specifically designed to help developers understand how to incorporate the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source protocol that allows AI systems to securely connect with various data sources and tools. By providing a foundational setup, mcp_rails_template simplifies the process of enabling your applications to interact with AI-driven insights and data access.

How to Use mcp_rails_template

Requirements

Before getting started, ensure you have the following installed:

• Ruby: Check the .ruby-version file for the recommended version.
• PostgreSQL: Alternatively, you can use Docker for a quick setup.

Getting Started

1. Clone and Setup: Begin by cloning the repository and setting up the application:

   git clone https://github.com/seuros/mcp_rails_template.git
   cd mcp_rails_template
   bin/setup
   

2. Environment Configuration: Copy the sample environment configuration file:

   cp .env.example .env
   

   Edit the .env file to fill in the necessary values according to your setup.

3. Database Setup: Use Docker for a temporary PostgreSQL instance:

   make up
   

   This command will start PostgreSQL on port 5466. Alternatively, you can configure your own PostgreSQL database by editing the config/database.yml file.

4. Run the Application: Launch the Rails server to access the application:

   bin/rails s
   

   The application will be available locally on port 3002.

Key Features of mcp_rails_template

• ActionMCP Integration: The template comes with the ActionMCP engine pre-integrated, providing an easy-to-understand example of how to mount and use this protocol. By default, it is mounted at /action_mcp, but you can customize its location in your routes configuration.

• Ruby Code Linting with RuboCop: This application includes a simple tool to lint Ruby code using RuboCop via ActionMCP, offering a quick way to ensure code quality and consistency.

• Interactive MCP Testing: To explore MCP functionality, you can use the interactive inspector tool:

  npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
  

• Open for Contribution: mcp_rails_template is open to contributions. Whether you're interested in improving the template or suggesting new features, you're encouraged to submit pull requests and open issues.

By following these steps and leveraging the key features, developers of all experience levels can effectively integrate ActionMCP into their Ruby on Rails applications, unlocking new possibilities for secure data access and AI interaction.