Forge FAQs

Question 1

What is Forge and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Forge facilitates the creation of new software projects by bridging large language models (LLMs) with the Forge project scaffolding API. It allows AI assistants to generate project structures and boilerplate code based on natural language descriptions.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using Forge?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python 3.13+ and Pipenv installed to run the Forge MCP Server.  Refer to the installation instructions in the Forge documentation for detailed setup steps.

Question 3

How does Forge integrate with LLMs?

Accepted Answer

Forge utilizes the Model Control Protocol (MCP) to communicate with LLMs. The Forge MCP Server acts as a bridge, enabling LLMs to query the Forge API and receive structured responses for project generation.

Question 4

What are the key features of Forge?

Accepted Answer

Key features include seamless integration with LLMs via MCP, a connection to the Forge project scaffolding API, a simple query interface for project generation, and robust error handling and timeout management.

Question 5

How can I contribute to the Forge project?

Accepted Answer

You can contribute by forking the repository, creating a feature branch, committing your changes, pushing to your branch, and opening a pull request. See the Contributing section in the documentation for development guidelines.

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