Markdown Pointer

Provides an MCP server that enables precise file location references from Markdown documents for AI-assisted reviews.

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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": {
    "yotsuda-markdownpointer": {
      "command": "C:\\Tools\\MarkdownPointer\\mdp-mcp.exe",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "MDP_ENV": "YOUR_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

You can extend your Markdown review workflow by using the Markdown Pointer MCP server to point AI agents to exact file locations. The server enables seamless integration with MCP clients, allowing you to reference precise file paths and line numbers for targeted revisions within AI prompts.

How to use

You integrate the Markdown Pointer MCP server with your MCP client to enable pointing mode during AI-assisted review. Once connected, your client can trigger the pointing action and pass the file path and line reference directly to the AI prompt. Use this to tell the AI exactly which location in your Markdown document needs attention, such as a specific heading, paragraph, code block, or diagram.

How to install

Prerequisites: ensure you are running on Windows and have access to the command line. You do not need to install a separate runtime for MCP if your MCP client already supports local servers.

Install and configure the MCP server for Claude Code and Claude Desktop as shown below. These steps enable your MCP ecosystem to discover and communicate with the Markdown Pointer MCP server.

claude mcp add mdp C:\Tools\MarkdownPointer\mdp-mcp.exe

If you plan to use Claude Desktop, add the MCP server configuration to the Claude Desktop settings so it can communicate with the local server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mdp": {
      "command": "C:\\Tools\\MarkdownPointer\\mdp-mcp.exe"
    }
  }
}

Additional configuration and notes

The Markdown Pointer MCP server includes a standard MCP server for local use. You can run the MCP server directly as a local process so MCP clients can connect via the stdio transport.

C:\Tools\MarkdownPointer\mdp-mcp.exe

Configuration examples

Claude Desktop configuration example shows how to include the MCP server in its configuration so the desktop client can launch or connect to the local server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mdp": {
      "command": "C:\\Tools\\MarkdownPointer\\mdp-mcp.exe"
    }
  }
}

Available tools

show_markdown

Open a Markdown or SVG file within the MCP-enabled workflow to generate a reference for AI prompts.