Make
Let your coding agent discover and run Makefile or Just recipes with compact JSON instead of noisy terminal logs.
Overview
io.github.Dave-London/make is a Build-phase MCP server that runs Make/Just recipes and returns structured JSON for coding agents.
What is this MCP server?
- stdio MCP server (@paretools/make v0.7.1) for Make and Just task runners
- Structured, token-efficient JSON summaries of recipe runs
- Fits solo repos that already standardize on Makefile or justfile automation
- Part of the Pare tools suite from Dave-London/Pare on GitHub
- npm registry install with Model Context Protocol 2025-12-11 schema
- Server version 0.7.1
- npm package @paretools/make with stdio transport
- Repository: github.com/Dave-London/Pare
Community signal: 128 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
Agents waste tokens parsing messy task-runner output and guess wrong targets when Make or Just logs are dumped verbatim.
Who is it for?
Solo builders with Makefile or justfile workflows who want Claude Code or Cursor to run the same tasks they run in the terminal.
Skip if: Teams with no task runner, or projects that need deep Gradle-only or Bazel-native MCP coverage instead of Make/Just.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you add the server, agents invoke named recipes and act on compact JSON that states success, failures, and key lines clearly.
- Structured JSON results from Make/Just recipe execution via MCP tools
- Agent-visible task output suitable for fixing failures without full log dumps
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Journey fit
How it compares
MCP integration for local task runners, not a hosted CI service or a planning skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.Dave-London/make for?
It is for indie developers and small teams who use Make or Just and want their AI agent to run those recipes safely with readable structured output.
When should I use io.github.Dave-London/make?
Use it while building when the agent must run lint, test, or custom just targets without you copying terminal output into the chat.
How do I add io.github.Dave-London/make to my agent?
Install @paretools/make from npm, configure stdio MCP in Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex per the Pare repo, and ensure make or just is installed locally.