Package Docs FAQs

Question 1

Which programming languages are supported by Package Docs?

Accepted Answer

Package Docs currently supports Go, Python, NPM (JavaScript), and Rust. It can fetch documentation directly from source code (Go, Python), package registries (NPM, Rust), and includes support for both public and private NPM registries via your .npmrc configuration.

Question 2

What is MCP and how does Package Docs integrate with it?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. Package Docs acts as an MCP server, providing LLMs with a standardized way to access package documentation. You configure Package Docs within your MCP settings, allowing your LLM to leverage its tools through a defined protocol.

Question 3

What is Package Docs?

Accepted Answer

Package Docs is an MCP server designed to provide Large Language Models (LLMs) with efficient access to package documentation across multiple programming languages, including Go, Python, NPM, and Rust. It also offers Language Server Protocol (LSP) capabilities.

Question 4

What are the key features of Package Docs?

Accepted Answer

Key features include multi-language support, smart documentation parsing, advanced search features (fuzzy matching, relevance scoring), Language Server Protocol (LSP) support for code intelligence (hover information, code completions, diagnostics), and performance optimizations such as built-in caching.

Question 5

How do I install and use Package Docs?

Accepted Answer

You can install Package Docs using `npx -y mcp-package-docs`. It can also be installed via Smithery using `npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-package-docs --client claude`. After installation, configure it in your MCP settings to provide tools like `describe_go_package`, `describe_python_package`, `describe_npm_package`, `describe_rust_package`, and `search_package_docs`.

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