Babashka FAQs

Question 1

What is the Babashka MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that allows you to interact with Babashka, a native Clojure interpreter, using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This enables remote execution of Clojure code and management of Babashka instances.

Question 2

How do I install and configure the Babashka MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

First, install Babashka using a package manager like Brew (macOS) or Scoop (Windows), or via the install script for Linux. Then, install the server dependencies with 'npm install' and build it with 'npm run build'. Configuration is done through the BABASHKA_PATH environment variable.

Question 3

What is the 'execute' tool in the Babashka MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The 'execute' tool allows you to run Babashka code remotely via the MCP. You can specify the Clojure code to execute and an optional timeout (in milliseconds) to prevent long-running scripts from blocking the server.

Question 4

What are the main features of the Babashka MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include executing Babashka code remotely, caching command results for quick access, accessing command history through MCP resources, and configuring command execution timeouts.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using the Babashka MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need to have Babashka installed on your system. Instructions for installing Babashka on macOS, Linux, and Windows are provided in the project's README file.

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