
mentor-mcp-server
AI mentorship MCP server with code review, design critique, writing feedback & brainstorming via Deepseek-Reasoning R1 A
AI-powered mentorship server providing second opinions via Deepseek-Reasoning for code review, design critique, writing feedback, and idea brainstorming. Helps LLM agents get expert insights and actionable recommendations.
About mentor-mcp-server
mentor-mcp-server is a community-built MCP server published by cyanheads that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. AI mentorship MCP server with code review, design critique, writing feedback & brainstorming via Deepseek-Reasoning R1 A It is categorized under ai ml. This server exposes 4 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
How to install
You can install mentor-mcp-server in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
License
mentor-mcp-server is released under the Apache-2.0 license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Tools (4)
Comprehensive code review with bug detection, security analysis, and best practices evaluation
UI/UX design critiques and architectural analysis with accessibility evaluation
Writing improvement feedback with grammar, style, and clarity analysis
Feature enhancement brainstorming and strategic planning suggestions
mentor-mcp-server
A Model Context Protocol server providing LLM Agents a second opinion via AI-powered Deepseek-Reasoning (R1) mentorship capabilities, including code review, design critique, writing feedback, and idea brainstorming through the Deepseek API. Set your LLM Agent up for success with expert second opinions and actionable insights.
Model Context Protocol
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables communication between:
- Clients: Claude Desktop, IDEs, and other MCP-compatible clients
- Servers: Tools and resources for task management and automation
- LLM Agents: AI models that leverage the server's capabilities
Table of Contents
Features
Code Analysis
- Comprehensive code reviews
- Bug detection and prevention
- Style and best practices evaluation
- Performance optimization suggestions
- Security vulnerability assessment
Design & Architecture
- UI/UX design critiques
- Architectural diagram analysis
- Design pattern recommendations
- Accessibility evaluation
- Consistency checks
Content Enhancement
- Writing feedback and improvement
- Grammar and style analysis
- Documentation review
- Content clarity assessment
- Structural recommendations
Strategic Planning
- Feature enhancement brainstorming
- Second opinions on approaches
- Innovation suggestions
- Feasibility analysis
- User value assessment
Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone git@github.com:cyanheads/mentor-mcp-server.git
cd mentor-mcp-server
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run build
Configuration
Add to your MCP client settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mentor": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["build/index.js"],
"env": {
"DEEPSEEK_API_KEY": "your_api_key",
"DEEPSEEK_MODEL": "deepseek-reasoner",
"DEEPSEEK_MAX_TOKENS": "8192",
"DEEPSEEK_MAX_RETRIES": "3",
"DEEPSEEK_TIMEOUT": "30000"
}
}
}
}
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEEPSEEK_API_KEY | Yes | - | Your Deepseek API key |
| DEEPSEEK_MODEL | Yes | deepseek-reasoner | Deepseek model name |
| DEEPSEEK_MAX_TOKENS | No | 8192 | Maximum tokens per request |
| DEEPSEEK_MAX_RETRIES | No | 3 | Number of retry attempts |
| DEEPSEEK_TIMEOUT | No | 30000 | Request timeout (ms) |
Tools
Code Review
<use_mcp_tool>
<server_name>mentor-mcp-server</server_name>
<tool_name>code_review</tool_name>
<arguments>
{
"file_path": "src/app.ts",
"language": "typescript"
}
</arguments>
</use_mcp_tool>
Design Critique
<use_mcp_tool>
<server_name>mentor-mcp-server</server_name>
<tool_name>design_critique</tool_name>
<arguments>
{
"design_document": "path/to/design.fig",
"design_type": "web UI"
}
</arguments>
</use_mcp_tool>
Writing Feedback
<use_mcp_tool>
<server_name>mentor-mcp-server</server_name>
<tool_name>writing_feedback</tool_name>
<arguments>
{
"text": "Documentation content...",
"writing_type": "documentation"
}
</arguments>
</use_mcp_tool>
Feature Enhancement
<use_mcp_tool>
<server_name>mentor-mcp-server</server_name>
<tool_name>brainstorm_enhancements</tool_name>
<arguments>
{
"concept": "User authentication system"
}
</arguments>
</use_mcp_tool>
Examples
Detailed examples of each tool's usage and output can be found in the examples directory:
- Second Opinion Example - Analysis of authentication system requirements
- Code Review Example - Detailed TypeScript code review with security and performance insights
- Design Critique Example - Comprehensive UI/UX feedback for a dashboard design
- Writing Feedback Example - Documentation improvement suggestions
- Brainstorm Enhancements Example - Feature ideation with implementation details
Each example includes the request format and sample response, demonstrating the tool's capabilities and output structure.
Development
# Build TypeScript code
npm run build
# Start the server
npm run start
# Development with watch mode
npm run dev
# Clean build artifacts
npm run clean
Project Structure
src/
├── api/ # API integration modules
├── tools/ # Tool implementations
│ ├── second-opinion/
│ ├── code-review/
│ ├── design-critique/
│ ├── writing-feedback/
│ └── brainstorm-enhancements/
├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
├── utils/ # Utility functions
├── config.ts # Server configuration
├── index.ts # Entry point
└── server.ts # Main server implementation
License
Apache License 2.0. See LICENSE for more information.