Convex MCP Docs Server

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Convex MCP Docs Server

Dynamic best practices for AI code generation that adapts to your project's unique requirements, automatically.

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The Problem

While convex-evals has transformed AI code generation quality, developers still face significant friction:

Manual Maintenance Burden

Copy-paste rules for every project update with no automatic synchronization of latest best practices.

Static Rules Don't Scale

One-size-fits-all approach ignores project specifics like your validation library (Zod vs Valibot) or auth system.

Incomplete Coverage

Missing component-specific patterns and integration guidelines for BetterAuth, Polar, and other tools.

Weak Enforcement

Rules are suggestions, not constraints—AI agents often ignore or misinterpret static guidelines.

The Solution

The Convex MCP Docs Server leverages the Model Context Protocol to deliver project-aware, dynamic best practices directly to AI coding agents:

Key Innovation

Smart Configuration Detection

Automatically detects your stack:

{
  "validation": "zod",
  "auth": "better-auth",
  "components": ["polar", "resend"]
}

AI agents get rules tailored to YOUR project, not generic guidelines.

Auto-Updating Rules

Zero maintenance required

When Convex publishes new best practices, your AI automatically learns them. No more manual updates.

MCP Protocol Enforcement

Constraints, not suggestions

MCP tools are followed more strictly than static rules by AI agents like Cursor and Windsurf.

Component Intelligence

Deep integration knowledge

Using Polar? Get subscription lifecycle patterns. Using Resend? Get email best practices. Automatically.

How It Works

Seamless Integration

One-Line Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "convex-docs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@convex/mcp-docs-server"]
    }
  }
}

That’s it. Your AI now has dynamic, project-specific Convex knowledge.

Smart Content Pipeline

Continuously indexes:

Official Convex documentation
All component repositories
Stack articles (with author consent)
Community patterns (vetted and tested)

Context-Aware Compilation

Only loads relevant guidelines for your stack:

Using Zod? Get Zod patterns
Using BetterAuth? Get auth best practices
Minimal context overhead, maximum relevance

Model-Specific Optimization

Tailored for each AI model:

Claude: XML-formatted with thinking tags
GPT-4: JSON-structured guidelines
Gemini: Markdown with code-first examples

Before vs After

Before (Static Rules)

// AI might generate (ignoring your Zod preference):
export const createUser = mutation({
  args: {
    name: v.string(),
    email: v.string(),
  },
  // Generic patterns, no project context
});

After (MCP Docs Server)

// AI will generate (respecting your configuration):
import { zMutation } from "@convex-dev/zod-utils";
import { z } from "zod";

export const createUser = zMutation({
  args: z.object({
    name: z.string().min(1),
    email: z.string().email(),
  }),
  // Includes error handling, types, and patterns
  // specific to YOUR chosen stack
});

Target Audience

Who Benefits

AI-First Developers

Primary Users

Using Cursor, Windsurf, or other AI coding tools to build with Convex.

Development Teams

Primary Users

Want consistent patterns across all team members without manual coordination.

Organizations

Secondary Users

Scaling Convex usage across multiple projects and requiring standardization.

Success Metrics

Measurable Impact

Developer Productivity

90% reduction in validation-related bugs
5x faster component integration
Zero manual rule updates required

Adoption & Quality

50% of Cursor users adopt within 3 months
2x faster development velocity
95% satisfaction rate from developers

Performance

** < 500ms** startup time
** < 100ms** rule compilation
** > 90%** cache hit rate

Integration Examples

Works Everywhere

Cursor Integration

npx @convex/mcp-docs-server install --editor=cursor

One-click setup with deep Cursor integration.

Windsurf & VS Code

Full MCP support with manual configuration options for any editor.

Better T Stack

Included by default in upcoming Better T Stack releases:

npx create-t-stack@latest --convex --ai

GitHub Copilot

Coming Q4 2025 with Workspace integration support.

Why This Matters

Strategic Impact

Accelerate Adoption

When AI consistently generates perfect Convex code, developers trust the platform more. Better generation = faster onboarding = more successful projects.

Education at Scale

Every AI interaction becomes a teaching moment. Developers learn best practices naturally as they code, without reading documentation.

Competitive Advantage

Be the first backend platform with truly intelligent AI integration. While others provide static rules, Convex adapts dynamically.

Market Leadership

Position Convex as the AI-first backend platform that understands and adapts to modern development workflows.

Future Vision

The Ultimate AI Development Experience

Imagine a development world where:

AI agents understand your project as deeply as you do
Best practices update themselves automatically across all your tools
Every generated line follows your team’s exact patterns and conventions
Component integration happens flawlessly with zero configuration
New team members instantly benefit from accumulated knowledge

The Convex MCP Docs Server isn’t just an improvement—it’s a fundamental transformation of how developers interact with backend platforms through AI assistance.

This is the future of AI-assisted Convex development. This is dynamic intelligence.

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