Config FAQs

Question 1

What is Config and what problem does it solve?

Accepted Answer

Config is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that empowers AI assistants and developers by providing intelligent search for documentation, configuration files, and settings within a workspace, solving the challenge of finding specific project context quickly.

Question 2

What file formats does Config support for documentation and configuration?

Accepted Answer

Config offers multi-format support, automatically detecting and parsing JSON, JSONC, YAML, and TOML for configurations, and searching Markdown, MDX, and plain text files for documentation.

Question 3

What are the key use cases for Config in a development workflow?

Accepted Answer

Key use cases include quickly finding specific developer documentation, managing and updating project configuration settings, searching through application or VS Code settings, and providing AI assistants with rich, project-specific context for improved code generation and assistance.

Question 4

How does Config enhance AI assistants like GitHub Copilot?

Accepted Answer

By integrating as an MCP server, Config gives AI assistants like GitHub Copilot real-time access to your project's internal documentation and configuration, enabling context-aware suggestions, smart configuration changes, and a deeper understanding of your workspace.

Question 5

Can Config modify configuration files safely?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Config provides a `setConfig` tool that allows safe updates to configuration files. It uses dot-notation key paths and automatically detects the file format (JSON, YAML, TOML), ensuring changes are applied correctly and robustly.

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