Not Just Another Docs Tool

What Not Just Another Docs Tool does

Not Just Another Docs Tool MCP server provides an MCP interface for searching Apple developer resources. Its indexed material includes documentation for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, along with Apple Developer video and WWDC26 session transcripts. The repository also describes coverage of Xcode 27 beta references and practical examples in Swift, Objective-C, and SwiftUI.

The service is intended for AI coding clients that need retrieved Apple-specific context. It returns focused search information rather than requiring an agent to navigate the documentation site manually. The index is described as being continuously synchronized with Apple's latest supported documentation and session material.

How it works

Not Just Another Docs Tool uses three retrieval approaches. Semantic search uses vector similarity to find material by meaning, which can help when a query does not repeat the exact wording used in the source. Keyword search targets precise API names and technical terms. Hybrid search combines semantic and keyword results, then applies AI reranking to order the retrieved material.

The MCP service is exposed over Streamable HTTP at https://mcp.apple-rag.com. The documented protocol version is 2026-07-28, so a client must support that protocol to establish a working connection. The service is stateless according to the README.

Setup and configuration

The hosted endpoint can be added to an MCP client with an HTTP configuration such as:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-rag-mcp": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.apple-rag.com"
    }
  }
}

Cursor and VS Code provide installation links in the project README. Other clients can use their manual Streamable HTTP configuration if they support protocol 2026-07-28. The project dashboard provides an install prompt and manual configuration examples.

Authentication is optional when getting started. Unauthenticated use includes free queries, while an MCP Token obtained through apple-rag.com raises the available usage limits. The README does not specify an environment variable-based local deployment setup.

Tools and capabilities

Not Just Another Docs Tool exposes its retrieval features through MCP tools. Supported capabilities include:

• Semantic search for retrieval-augmented generation workflows
• Exact keyword search for APIs and terminology
• Hybrid search with AI reranking
• Searching Apple developer documentation
• Searching WWDC26 and Apple Developer video transcripts
• Retrieving code examples associated with Apple documentation

The project describes optimized response speed and a multi-instance cluster deployment, but it does not document local infrastructure requirements or a list of separate tool names and parameters.

Limitations and notes

Client compatibility depends on support for the stated MCP protocol version; saving a configuration does not by itself confirm that the connection works. The hosted service does not require a token for initial use, but usage limits are higher with one. The available material describes a hosted HTTP service rather than instructions for running the index or server locally.

The content scope is Apple development material. It is therefore a better fit for questions about Apple APIs, platforms, Xcode references, Swift, Objective-C, SwiftUI, and WWDC sessions than for general-purpose documentation search.