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grumpydev-mcp

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An MCP server that simulates a grumpy senior developer reviewing code with sarcastic feedback.

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Overview

This MCP server provides code review functionality with a unique twist - it delivers feedback in the persona of a grumpy senior developer, complete with sarcastic and cynical comments. It uses Node.js and integrates with GitHub Copilot and Claude Desktop. The tool can analyze code snippets and provide detailed feedback on style, best practices, and potential issues, making the review process entertaining while still delivering valuable insights.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

you:Code review with entertaining feedback
you:Teaching coding best practices through humorous examples
you:Adding personality to the code review process
you:What models does this MCP server support?
you:Can I customize the grumpy developer's personality?

When to choose this

Choose this for team environments where a lighthearted, entertaining approach to code review is desired to maintain developer morale while still getting valuable feedback.

When NOT to choose this

Avoid in professional environments requiring formal, diplomatic communication or when the sarcastic tone might be perceived as unprofessional or demotivating to team members.

Tools this server exposes

1 tool extracted from the README
  • review_code

    Review code with a grumpy senior developer's perspective

Note: Inferred from the example review section and general description, as no explicit tool name or signature is documented in the README

Comparable tools

code-review-mcpsemantic-code-reviewgithub-copiloteslint

Installation

Installation

  1. Using VS Code:

[![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-VS_Code?style=flat-square&label=Install%20MCP%20Server&color=0098FF)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Amcp%2Finstall%3F%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522grumpydev%2522%252C%2522command%2522%253A%2522npx%2522%252C%2522args%2522%253A%255B%2522-y%2522%252C%2522grumpydev-mcp%2540latest%2522%255D%257D)

  1. Using the command line:

``bash code --add-mcp '{"name":"grumpydev","command":"npx","args":["-y","grumpydev-mcp"]}' ``

  1. Manual installation in .vscode/mcp.json:

``jsonc { "servers": { "grumpydev-mcp": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "grumpydev-mcp", ] } } } ``

For Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "grumpydev-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "grumpydev-mcp",
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What models does this MCP server support?
It supports any model/provider supported by GenAIScript. By default, it uses GitHub Models with GPT-4o.
Can I customize the grumpy developer's personality?
Currently, the tool uses a fixed grumpy persona. You can only configure the underlying model, not the personality.

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