Overview
What is vite-react-mcp
vite-react-mcp is a Vite plugin designed to create an MCP server that assists Large Language Models (LLMs) in understanding the context of your React application.
How to Use
To use vite-react-mcp, first install it via pnpm with the command 'pnpm install vite-react-mcp -D'. Additionally, install '@babel/preset-react' to enable the plugin to traverse the AST for React component names. Then, import and include it in your Vite configuration file (vite.config.ts) as a plugin. After setup, access the tools via 'window.__VITE_REACT_MCP_TOOLS__' in your browser's Developer panel.
Key Features
Key features of vite-react-mcp include: 1) Highlighting React components based on their names, 2) Retrieving component props, states, and contexts in JSON format, 3) Obtaining the React component tree in ASCII format, and 4) Identifying unnecessary re-renders of components on the current page.
Where to Use
vite-react-mcp can be used in web development environments where React applications are built, particularly in projects that require integration with LLMs for enhanced interactivity and debugging.
Use Cases
Use cases for vite-react-mcp include debugging React applications by visualizing component states, optimizing performance by identifying unnecessary re-renders, and enhancing LLM interactions with React components for better contextual understanding.