Gibson FAQs

Question 1

What is Gibson and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Gibson is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude, and GitHub Copilot to create, update, and interact with your Gibson projects within your IDE. It provides context and instructions to these AI tools, enabling them to write code and manage your projects more effectively.

Question 2

Where does the Gibson MCP server code reside?

Accepted Answer

The MCP server code is part of the Gibson CLI, which allows for a single distribution and faster feature updates. This means that you'll interact with Gibson through the CLI, not a separate repository.

Question 3

How do I set up Gibson with my preferred AI tool?

Accepted Answer

Each supported AI tool has specific configuration steps. Generally, you'll need to add a new MCP server within the AI tool's settings, configuring the 'command' and 'args' to point to the Gibson CLI.

Question 4

Does Gibson handle authentication?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Gibson leverages the Gibson CLI for authentication. You need to be logged in to the Gibson CLI before the MCP server will work.

Question 5

Which AI tools are compatible with Gibson?

Accepted Answer

Gibson currently supports integration with Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, and VS Code + GitHub Copilot.

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