Clarion Builder MCP Server

The Clarion Builder MCP Server bridges the gap between traditional Clarion development workflows and modern AI‑assisted tooling. By exposing a rich set of operations over the Model Context Protocol, it allows AI assistants to perform IDE tasks—such as generating project files, importing and exporting TXA archives, or managing dictionary resources—without manual intervention. This capability is especially valuable for developers who rely on continuous integration pipelines or want to automate repetitive build steps through conversational interfaces.

At its core, the server offers two principal tool families. The ClarionCL Operations set enables direct invocation of the Clarion Command Line (ClarionCL) for tasks like project generation, template registration, and dictionary import/export. Each action is parameterized with clear, descriptive options (e.g., specifying the Clarion version or using a Windows redirection file) so that AI clients can construct precise commands. The Solution Building tool leverages MSBuild to compile entire Clarion solutions or individual projects, supporting common build configurations (Debug/Release, Win32/x64) and advanced options such as stack size tuning or memory model selection. These tools are designed to be stateless and idempotent, making them ideal for integration into AI‑driven workflows where reproducibility is key.

Developers can harness the server in a variety of real‑world scenarios. In continuous integration pipelines, an AI assistant can trigger a full build after code merges, automatically generating missing project files and reporting any compilation errors back to the team. During rapid prototyping, a developer can ask the assistant to import a TXA backup or register a new template, saving time on manual file management. The ability to export dictionaries also facilitates localization workflows, enabling AI‑powered translation tools to pull and push language resources seamlessly. Because the server communicates over MCP, it fits naturally into existing AI assistant ecosystems, allowing for conversational commands that translate directly into build actions.

One of the standout advantages of this MCP server is its comprehensive configuration support. Developers can fine‑tune every aspect of the build—from conditional generation flags to custom defines—directly through tool parameters. This level of granularity ensures that AI assistants can adapt to diverse project requirements without hardcoding build scripts. Additionally, the server’s reliance on well‑established Microsoft tooling (MSBuild, Visual Studio build tools) guarantees compatibility with enterprise environments and existing build infrastructure. In summary, the Clarion Builder MCP Server empowers AI assistants to act as full‑blown build agents for Clarion projects, streamlining development cycles and reducing the friction between human intent and automated tooling.