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 # fern-mcp-server
 
-Install dependencies and start the development server:
+Connect AI clients like Claude, Windsurf, and Cursor to the Fern MCP server for help with Fern's AI search (Ask Fern), documentation platform, and SDK generation.
 
-```shell
-npm install
-npm start
-```
+Once configured, your AI client uses the `ask_fern_ai` command to query Fern's knowledge base, enabling contextual assistance with Fern's tools directly in your development environment.
 
-Add the following to your MCP config file:
+> Note: These instructions assume you already have an MCP-compatible AI client installed (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.).
 
-```json
-{
-  "mcpServers": {
-    "fern": {
-      "command": "node",
-      "args": ["<PATH_TO_PROJECT>/fern-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
-    }
-  }
-}
-```
+To get started with the Fern MCP server:
+
+1. Clone this repository and navigate into the `fern-mcp-server` directory. 
+
+1. Install dependencies and start the development server:
+
+    ```shell
+    npm install
+    npm start
+    ```
 
-https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user
+1. Add the MCP server configuration to your AI client's config file. The
+   location of this file depends on which AI client you're using and your operating
+   system. 
+   
+   More information on the exact location of this file and how to
+   access or create it:
 
-https://docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol
+    * [Claude Desktop](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user)
+    * [Cursor](https://docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol)
+    * [Windsurf](https://docs.windsurf.com/windsurf/mcp)
+
+1. Add the following to your MCP config file:
+
+    ```json
+    {
+      "mcpServers": {
+        "fern": {
+          "command": "node",
+          "args": ["<PATH_TO_PROJECT>/fern-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    ```
+    Replace `PATH_TO_PROJECT` with your local path to the `fern-mcp-server` project. 
 
-https://docs.windsurf.com/windsurf/mcp
+1. After saving the configuration file, restart your AI client. Once you
+   restart, you can test the connection by asking questions like "What MCP servers are available?" or "Can you help me with Fern documentation?"
 
-![Screenshot 1](static/screenshot-1.png)
-![Screenshot 2](static/screenshot-2.png)
+    ![Claude Desktop successfully integrated with Fern MCP](static/screenshot-1.png)
+    ![How Claude Desktop uses Fern MCP to provide information](static/screenshot-2.png)