# 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. ## Install Save the content below to `.claude/skills/` or append to your `CLAUDE.md`: ## Quick Use ```bash npx octocode-cli install # Or manual MCP config: # command: npx args: ["octocode-mcp@latest"] # Optional: install a skill directly npx add-skill https://github.com/bgauryy/octocode-mcp/tree/main/skills/octocode-research ``` ## 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. ## Source & Thanks > Source: https://github.com/bgauryy/octocode-mcp > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 815 · forks: 69 --- ## Quick Use ```bash npx octocode-cli install # Or manual MCP config: # command: npx args: ["octocode-mcp@latest"] # Optional: install a skill directly npx add-skill https://github.com/bgauryy/octocode-mcp/tree/main/skills/octocode-research ``` ## Intro Octocode 提供 MCP server 与 skills 市场，主打“Research Driven Development”；已验证 815★，最近更新 2026-05-13，适合增强编码 agent 的研究与规划能力。 **Best for:** 需要“有证据的研究 + 规划”能力的编码 agent，以及 GitHub/GitLab 与本地代码探索场景 **Works with:** Node.js（npx）、GitHub 登录鉴权，以及支持 MCP 的 IDE/客户端（Cursor、Claude Desktop 等） **Setup time:** 8-20 minutes ### Key facts (verified) - GitHub：815 stars · 69 forks；最近更新 2026-05-13。 - 许可证：MIT；作者头像与仓库链接均已通过 GitHub API 复核。 - README 中可对照的入口命令：`npx octocode-cli install`。 ## Main - 研发驱动的研究路径：README 主张“Stop Guessing. Start Knowing”，强调用证据支撑的研发决策流程。 - MCP server + skills 组合：README 同时提供 MCP server 与多种技能（研究、规划、PR review、RFC、文档写作等）。 - IDE 接入友好：README 提供 Cursor 一键安装与手动 MCP 配置（基于 `npx ...@latest`）。 - 需要 GitHub 鉴权：README 把 GitHub 登录作为前置条件并提供配置文档链接。 ### Source-backed notes - README 给出安装方式：`npx octocode-cli install`，并提供 `npx` + `octocode-mcp@latest` 的手动配置示例。 - README 在 /skills 下列出多种技能，并把它们定义为 agent 的轻量扩展格式。 - README 明确写了需要 GitHub 鉴权，并链接到鉴权配置文档。 ### FAQ - **这只是提示词吗？**：不是。README 包含 MCP server 与可安装 skills，并强调本地工具/LSP 级理解能力。 - **必须登录 GitHub 吗？**：是的。README 写明 GitHub 鉴权必需，按文档配置即可。 - **能不能只装一个技能？**：可以。README 展示 `npx add-skill` 直接安装单个 skill。 ## Source & Thanks > Source: https://github.com/bgauryy/octocode-mcp > License: MIT > GitHub stars: 815 · forks: 69 --- Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/octocode-rdd-mcp-server-agent-skills Author: Skill Factory