Radon FAQs

Name: Radon
Author: noma4i

Question 1

What is Radon (MCP Server) for?

Accepted Answer

Radon is an MCP server designed to enhance debugging and control of React Native applications. It integrates with Radon IDE and other MCP-compatible clients like Claude Code, providing direct access to essential development tools.

Question 2

What debugging features does Radon provide for React Native?

Accepted Answer

Radon offers powerful debugging capabilities, including access to filtered and paginated Metro bundler JavaScript console logs via CDP, the ability to capture compressed JPEG screenshots from the iOS Simulator, and system health checks for connectivity.

Question 3

How does Radon integrate with my development environment?

Accepted Answer

Radon integrates via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), automatically detecting Radon IDE instances. It's typically configured in your IDE's MCP settings (e.g., in a `.mcp.json` file) by specifying a command like `bunx @noma4i/radon-mcp`.

Question 4

Can I control the iOS Simulator directly with Radon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Radon provides extensive control over the iOS Simulator. You can switch between dark/light mode, override status bar elements (time, battery, signal), open URLs or deep links, grant or revoke app permissions, and fetch detailed device information.

Question 5

What are the system requirements to run Radon?

Accepted Answer

To run Radon, you need macOS (as it utilizes `xcrun simctl` for simulator interactions), Bun 1.0+, a running Radon IDE instance with an active iOS Simulator, and a React Native application with its Metro bundler running.

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