MCP Server

[maltekuhr]

Goals

1. Fetch and fix errors automatically: Allow an AI agent in an IDE (like Cursor) to retrieve Next.js build-time errors, attempt automated fixes, and then verify if the issues have been resolved.
2. Streamline development: Minimize context switching by letting the AI agent continuously iterate on code until build errors are fixed.

Non-Goals

No response

Background

When working on a Next.js application, build-time errors can stall development, forcing context switches between the terminal and editor. By integrating Anthropic’s Model Control Protocol (MCP) into Next.js, we can enable an IDE-based AI agent (like Cursor) to:

1. Identify build-time errors as soon as they occur.
2. Propose or directly apply fixes.
3. Re-check the build to confirm whether the errors are resolved.

This iterative loop can drastically reduce friction and speed up the development process, making it easier for teams to maintain high code quality without repeatedly bouncing between tools.

Proposal

Implement an MCP server running on a separate port in Next.js to provide a single tool that fetches build-time errors. This tool will automatically detect errors during the build process and make them accessible for debugging, improving development efficiency.

[Skippou]

This will be very valuable!