Package README Core

An MCP server that detects package managers and routes requests to the right package-specific MCP servers for unified documentation access.

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elchika-inc-package-readme-core-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "package-readme-core-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

This MCP server automatically detects the package manager you’re using and routes requests to the most suitable package-specific MCP servers, giving you a unified way to access documentation across ecosystems.

How to use

You use this server by configuring your MCP client to point to a local or remote MCP server that exposes a single, unified API for multiple package ecosystems. The server will intelligently determine the best package manager based on the package name and context you provide, retrieve the appropriate README content or package information, and return results through a common interface. When the primary detector can’t decide, a fallback path still provides useful options.

How to install

Prerequisites you need installed on your machine before running the MCP server:

Node.js (and npm) installed and accessible from your command line
A machine with internet access to install packages from npm

Steps to install and start the MCP server using the published package:

npm install -g package-readme-core-mcp-server
npx package-readme-core-mcp-server

To use the MCP server from an MCP client, include a reference that runs the server via npx as shown in the configuration example below.

## Configuration and usage notes

Configure your MCP client to use the package-readme-core MCP server. The server is started via the standard runtime command shown above and can be invoked in client configurations as an MCP server source.

## Additional considerations

- The server supports smart detection for multiple package ecosystems and can run requests in parallel to improve responsiveness. - If detection fails, the server provides fallbacks to still return useful results or guidance for next steps.

## Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues connecting to the MCP server, verify that Node.js and npm are correctly installed, the package-readme-core-mcp-server package is installed, and the server process is running. Check network connectivity and ensure your MCP client is configured to reach the appropriate command (npx package-readme-core-mcp-server).

## Available tools

### smart\_package\_readme

Automatically detects the package manager and retrieves README content with intelligent routing.

### smart\_package\_info

Automatically detects the package manager and retrieves detailed package information.

### smart\_package\_search

Automatically detects relevant package managers and searches for packages across ecosystems.

### list\_supported\_managers

Lists all supported package managers and their current connection status.