idea-reality-mcp is a tool that helps you check how real or practical AI coding projects are before you dive in. It looks at popular developer sites like GitHub, Hacker News, npm, PyPI, and Product Hunt. Then it gives a score from 0 to 100 that shows how reliable or useful the idea is. This helps you avoid wasting time on projects that don’t meet real-world needs.
You can test this with the website mnemox.ai/check or by using this tool on your computer.
Before you download, make sure your Windows PC meets these needs:
- Windows 10 or higher (64-bit recommended)
- At least 4 GB of free memory (RAM)
- 500 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection for scanning and updating data
- Basic ability to open and run software on Windows
These requirements keep the tool running smoothly.
Follow these steps to get idea-reality-mcp up and running on your Windows computer.
First, go to the main project page here:
This page contains the latest version and all files you need.
On the GitHub page, look for the Releases section. This is where the program files live, ready for download.
Click on the latest release to see the available files. The main file will be a .exe or .msi installer.
Click the installer file to save it to your computer. Choose a folder you can find easily, like your Downloads folder.
Find the downloaded file and double-click it.
If Windows asks for permission to run the program, choose “Yes.”
Follow the on-screen instructions in the setup window:
- Accept the license agreement
- Choose an install location (the default is usually fine)
- Wait while the program installs
When installation finishes, the program may open automatically.
If not, find it in your Start menu under “idea-reality-mcp” and open it.
Once you open the tool, you will see a clean interface.
You can type any AI coding project name or topic, such as “GPT,” “npm package,” or “Hacker News AI.”
Click the button to start scanning GitHub, Hacker News, npm, PyPI, and Product Hunt.
After a few seconds, the tool shows a score between 0 and 100.
A higher score means the project has good evidence of being useful and reliable.
You can look at the sources the tool checked to understand how it came up with the score. This includes links and short summaries.
- Multi-site scanning: Checks top developer sites for data
- Reality score: Gives a clear number to help you decide
- Easy interface: Basic input and clear results
- Regular updates: Keeps data fresh and relevant
- Lightweight: Small program that doesn’t slow your PC
After installation, you'll find the program files in:
C:\Program Files\idea-reality-mcp\
Configuration and user data are stored in:
C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\idea-reality-mcp\
You do not need to change these for normal use.
To keep the tool working well, update it regularly.
- Visit the download link again:
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Go to the latest release and download the new installer.
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Run the installer; it will update the existing version without deleting your data.
Here are common issues and fixes:
- Program won’t open: Restart your computer and try again.
- Scan takes too long or fails: Check your internet connection.
- Score not showing: Close and reopen the app. Update if needed.
- Error messages during install: Make sure you have admin rights and appropriate Windows updates.
If problems continue, check the GitHub issues page for solutions or to report a bug.
idea-reality-mcp scans data that is public on websites. It does not collect or store your personal information.
The data it uses is only temporary to generate scores and is not saved after your session.
For updates, discussions, or to report issues, visit the project’s GitHub page: