MCP Server Make is a Model Context Protocol server that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to run targets from a Makefile in a secure, controlled environment.
To use it, install the tool via uv pip install mcp-server-make or pip install mcp-server-make. The server can be started to use the default Makefile or a custom one by providing the appropriate command-line arguments.
Key features include safely executing and capturing the output of make targets, intelligently navigating build processes, and automating repetitive development tasks. It handles errors with clear feedback and supports configuration for different working directories and Makefile locations.
Common use cases are automating test runs and code formatting, managing project dependencies and releases, and enabling direct code validation by executing make commands.
For a custom Makefile, specify its path using the --make-path flag. If a "Makefile not found" error occurs, verify that the provided --make-path points to a valid file.