Docs.rs FAQs

Question 1

What is Docs.rs?

Accepted Answer

Docs.rs is an MCP (Multi-Modal Code Provider) server that empowers AI agents to search for Rust crates and access their up-to-date documentation directly from the official docs.rs website.

Question 2

What are the requirements to use Docs.rs?

Accepted Answer

To run Docs.rs, you need Node.js version 18 or newer, along with an MCP client such as Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Cursor, or Claude Desktop. Setup involves adding it as an MCP server to your client.

Question 3

What types of documentation searches can be performed?

Accepted Answer

Docs.rs supports various search granularities: searching for crates by keyword, retrieving a crate's README, getting documentation for specific items (modules, structs, functions), and searching for traits or methods within a particular crate.

Question 4

How does Docs.rs benefit AI Agents and developers?

Accepted Answer

It provides specialized tools that allow AI agents to efficiently find required Rust crates, retrieve the latest documentation, and access specific API details, all presented in an LLM-friendly Markdown format for easy integration into AI workflows.

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