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Knip Mcp Server

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About Knip Mcp Server

This MCP server provides AI agents with powerful code cleanup capabilities through knip.dev integration. It's designed to work seamlessly with Cursor AI and other MCP-compatible tools to maintain clean, efficient codebases.

#knip#dead-code#cleanup#typescript#mcp-server#cursor#ai-tools#code-analysis#refactoring#workspace

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knip": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@genar/knip-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KNIP_PROJECT_ROOT": ".",
        "KNIP_LOG_LEVEL": "info",
        "KNIP_SAFE_MODE": "true"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tools

10

Run comprehensive code analysis

Find unused files

Find unused exports

Find unused imports

Find unused dependencies

Safely remove unused files

Clean up unused imports

Auto-fix common issues

View knip configuration

Validate knip config

Overview

What is Knip Mcp Server?

Knip Mcp Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with knip.dev to help AI agents identify and clean up unused files, imports, exports, and dependencies in JavaScript/TypeScript projects. It is designed for developers using MCP-compatible tools like Cursor AI.

How to use Knip Mcp Server?

Install globally (npm install -g @genar/knip-mcp-server) or locally in your project, then run knip-mcp-server or npx @genar/knip-mcp-server. Configure via environment variables (KNIP_PROJECT_ROOT, KNIP_CONFIG_PATH, KNIP_BACKUP_DIR, KNIP_LOG_LEVEL, KNIP_SAFE_MODE). Integrate with Cursor AI by adding an MCP server entry, Cursor rules, or a per-project .mcp-config.json file.

Key features of Knip Mcp Server

  • Comprehensive code analysis via knip
  • Unused file, import, export, and dependency detection
  • Safe removal with dry-run mode and automatic backups
  • Full workspace and monorepo support
  • Safety measures (file limits, critical‑file protection)
  • Backup mechanisms before destructive operations

Use cases of Knip Mcp Server

  • Clean up unused code after implementing a new feature
  • Audit npm dependencies for unused packages
  • Run a project health check with recommendations

FAQ from Knip Mcp Server

What safety features does Knip Mcp Server provide?

All destructive operations default to dry‑run mode. Automatic backups are created before modifications. Safe mode prevents removal of critical files (e.g., package.json). Configurable file limits prevent accidental bulk deletions.

How can I integrate Knip Mcp Server with Cursor AI?

Three options: 1) Add a server in Cursor MCP settings with command npx @genar/knip-mcp-server. 2) Create a .cursor/rules/knip-mcp.md file with workflow rules. 3) Create a per‑project .mcp-config.json file and reference it in Cursor’s MCP settings.

Does Knip Mcp Server support monorepos?

Yes, it has full workspace support. The knip_scan, knip_get_unused_files, and other tools accept a workspace parameter for analyzing specific workspaces.

What configuration files are supported?

The server supports knip.json, knip.jsonc, .knip.json, .knip.jsonc, knip.config.js, and knip.config.ts.

Frequently asked questions

What safety features does Knip Mcp Server provide?

All destructive operations default to dry‑run mode. Automatic backups are created before modifications. Safe mode prevents removal of critical files (e.g., `package.json`). Configurable file limits prevent accidental bulk deletions.

How can I integrate Knip Mcp Server with Cursor AI?

Three options: 1) Add a server in Cursor MCP settings with command `npx @genar/knip-mcp-server`. 2) Create a `.cursor/rules/knip-mcp.md` file with workflow rules. 3) Create a per‑project `.mcp-config.json` file and reference it in Cursor’s MCP settings.

Does Knip Mcp Server support monorepos?

Yes, it has full workspace support. The `knip_scan`, `knip_get_unused_files`, and other tools accept a `workspace` parameter for analyzing specific workspaces.

What configuration files are supported?

The server supports `knip.json`, `knip.jsonc`, `.knip.json`, `.knip.jsonc`, `knip.config.js`, and `knip.config.ts`.

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