Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
ovellumclaude mcp add ovellum -- npx -y ovellum@0.24.0 mcp
{
"mcpServers": {
"ovellum": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ovellum@0.24.0",
"mcp"
]
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Ovellum
Auto, manual, or hybrid docs that never fall out of sync.
Ovellum is an open-source documentation tool for TypeScript and JavaScript. It lets auto-generated API docs and hand-written narrative live together in the same files, without conflict.
- Website
- Docs
- Source
- MCP Registry (listed as
io.github.oinam/ovellum) - Contribute - How to
- MIT LICENSE
Frequently asked questions
What is Ovellum?
Auto, manual, or hybrid docs that never fall out of sync.
How do I install Ovellum?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add ovellum -- npx -y ovellum@0.24.0 mcp. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Ovellum need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Ovellum open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Ovellum?
It is published by oinam. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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