@sofianedjerbi/knowledge-tree-mcp/docs/backend/development/local-development-setup-guide.json

MCP server for hierarchical project knowledge management

{
  "title": "Local Development Setup Guide",
  "priority": "REQUIRED",
  "problem": "Setting up a local development environment for Knowledge Tree MCP requires understanding the build process, testing framework, and development workflow to contribute effectively.",
  "solution": "## Prerequisites\n\n### Required Software\n- **Node.js**: Version 18 or higher\n- **npm**: Version 8 or higher (comes with Node.js)\n- **Git**: For version control\n- **Code Editor**: VS Code recommended with TypeScript support\n\n### Recommended Tools\n- **tsx**: For TypeScript execution (installed as dev dependency)\n- **vitest**: For testing (configured in project)\n- **Claude Desktop**: For testing MCP integration\n\n## Setup Process\n\n### 1. Clone and Install\n```bash",
  "tags": [
    "development",
    "setup",
    "local",
    "environment",
    "npm"
  ],
  "context": "Knowledge Tree MCP is a TypeScript/Node.js project with specific dependencies and build requirements. Proper local setup enables development, testing, and debugging of the MCP server and its tools.",
  "examples": [
    {
      "title": "Complete Development Session",
      "language": "bash"
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2025-08-03T16:38:26.355Z",
  "updated_at": "2025-08-04T11:14:15.585Z",
  "related_to": [
    {
      "path": "backend/architecture/knowledge-tree-mcp-architecture-overview.json",
      "relationship": "implements",
      "description": "Provides practical setup instructions for the system described in the architecture overview"
    }
  ]
}