Ref
by ref-tools · ai-ml · mcp-server, smithery, verified
Provide your AI coding tools with token-efficient access to up-to-date technical documentation for APIs, services, libraries, and more. Enable powerful search and reading capabilities to help your agent find precise information from documentation and web pages. Learn more: https://ref.tools How is this different from Context7? - Context7 works by looking up a library and giving you the 10k most relevant tokens. If you have 2 libraries, that's 20k tokens etc. It's unlikely you need all of tha
Source: https://smithery.ai/servers/ref-tools/ref-tools-mcp
Install
git clone https://smithery.ai/servers/ref-tools/ref-tools-mcpTags: mcp-server, smithery, verified
⭐ 364 GitHub stars · Source: smithery
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Ref?
Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.
Which clients support Ref?
Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.
Is Ref free?
The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.