Sapling FAQs

Question 1

What is sl-mcp?

Accepted Answer

sl-mcp is an MCP (Metaverse Client Protocol) server that provides Large Language Models (LLMs) with structured and safe access to Sapling version control repositories. It acts as an intermediary, ensuring secure and controlled interactions.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using sl-mcp?

Accepted Answer

To install and use sl-mcp, you need Sapling SCM installed and accessible on your system's PATH, along with Node.js version 18 or higher.

Question 3

Can I configure sl-mcp for my specific Sapling setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sl-mcp is configurable. You can specify the path to your Sapling binary using the `SL_MCP_BINARY` environment variable and adjust the command execution timeout via `SL_MCP_TIMEOUT`.

Question 4

How many Sapling operations can LLMs perform using sl-mcp?

Accepted Answer

sl-mcp exposes 22 comprehensive Sapling tools, spanning read (e.g., `status`, `log`), write (e.g., `commit`, `rebase`), and remote operations (e.g., `pull`, `push`), all designed with built-in safety mechanisms for LLM interaction.

Question 5

What safety features does sl-mcp offer for Sapling repositories?

Accepted Answer

It includes robust safety guardrails such as server-side blocking of force pushes to `main`/`master` branches, confirmation guidance for LLMs performing destructive write operations, and mandatory user confirmation for all remote operations (e.g., pull, push).

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