SkillsMay 14, 2026·2 min read

Octocode — RDD MCP Server + Agent Skills

Octocode provides an MCP server plus a skills marketplace for research-driven development; verified 815★ and pushed 2026-05-13.

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This asset can be read and installed directly by agents

TokRepo exposes a universal CLI command, install contract, metadata JSON, adapter-aware plan, and raw content links so agents can judge fit, risk, and next actions.

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Agent surface
Any MCP/CLI agent
Kind
Skill
Install
Npx
Trust
Trust: Established
Entrypoint
npx octocode-cli install
Universal CLI install command
npx tokrepo install 372e642b-764e-53e1-a0d7-8c18311b0912
install contractmetadata JSONadapter planraw content
Intro

Octocode provides an MCP server plus a skills marketplace for research-driven development; verified 815★ and pushed 2026-05-13.

Best for: Coding agents that need evidence-based research + planning skills, plus GitHub/GitLab and local code exploration

Works with: Node.js (npx), GitHub authentication, and MCP-capable IDEs/clients like Cursor or Claude Desktop

Setup time: 8-20 minutes

Key facts (verified)

  • GitHub: 815 stars · 69 forks · pushed 2026-05-13.
  • License: MIT · owner avatar + repo URL verified via GitHub API.
  • README-backed entrypoint: npx octocode-cli install.

Main

  • Research Driven Development (RDD): README frames the tool as 'Stop Guessing. Start Knowing' and focuses on evidence-backed workflows.

  • MCP server + skills: README includes an MCP server and multiple agent skills (research, plan, PR review, RFC generator, docs writer).

  • IDE onboarding: README provides a Cursor one-click install and a manual MCP configuration snippet using npx ...@latest.

  • GitHub auth required: README notes GitHub authentication as a prerequisite and links to an auth setup doc.

Source-backed notes

  • README includes install commands: npx octocode-cli install and a manual MCP config using npx + octocode-mcp@latest.
  • README lists multiple skills under /skills and positions them as lightweight extensions for agents.
  • README explicitly states GitHub authentication is required and links to an authentication setup document.

FAQ

  • Is this just prompts?: No — README includes an MCP server plus installable skills and local tooling/LSP integration claims.
  • Do I need GitHub login?: Yes. README says GitHub authentication is required; follow the linked setup doc.
  • Can I install only one skill?: Yes — README shows npx add-skill for a direct skill install from the repo.
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Source & Thanks

Source: https://github.com/bgauryy/octocode-mcp > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 815 · forks: 69

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