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Syncfusion Angular AI Coding Assistant – MCP Server

2 Feb 20266 minutes to read

Overview

The SyncfusionAngularAssistant is a specialized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide intelligent, context-aware assistance for developers building Angular applications with Syncfusion® Angular component libraries.

This server integrates with compatible MCP clients and delivers:

  • Intelligent code generation for Syncfusion® Angular components
  • Detailed component documentation and practical usage examples
  • Troubleshooting support for common integration and configuration issues
  • Unlimited usage with no request limits, component restrictions, or time caps

Prerequisites

Ensure the following requirements are met before using SyncfusionAngularAssistant:

Unlimited Access

Syncfusion® offers unlimited access to this MCP server. There are no restrictions on:

  • Number of requests
  • Components usage
  • Query caps
  • Usage duration
    This ensures users can fully leverage Syncfusion® components to enhance their development experience without limitations.

Installation and Setup

Configure your MCP client to use the SyncfusionAngularAssistant server with these standard settings:

Generic MCP Server Settings

  • npm package name: @syncfusion/angular-assistant
  • Type: stdio (standard input/output transport)
  • Command: npx
  • Arguments: -y
  • Server name: SyncfusionAngularAssistant (or client-specific alias, e.g., angular-mcp)

API Key Configuration

Generate your API key from the Syncfusion API Key page.

Choose one of the following secure methods:

API Key File

Store the key in a plain-text file (.txt or .key extension) and reference its absolute path.

"env": {
  "Syncfusion_API_Key_Path": "YOUR_API_KEY_FILE_PATH" // Example: "D:\\syncfusion-key.txt"
}

Direct API Key

Paste the key directly (less secure; avoid committing to version control).

"env": {
  "Syncfusion_API_Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}

Client-Specific Configuration

Syncfusion® Code Studio

  1. Open MCP Marketplace → Custom Servers tab.
  2. Set:
    • Server Name: angular-mcp
    • Server Type: npm package
    • NPM Package: @syncfusion/angular-assistant
  3. Add environment variable: Syncfusion_API_Key = your API key
  4. Click Install Server
  5. Verify the server appears in User Installed Servers and is added to config.yaml.

For details, see Code Studio MCP Custom Servers documentation.

Visual Studio Code (GitHub Copilot)

Create or edit .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:

{
  "servers": {
    "syncfusion-angular-assistant": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@syncfusion/angular-assistant@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "Syncfusion_API_Key_Path": "YOUR_API_KEY_FILE_PATH"
        // or "Syncfusion_API_Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

After saving, select Start in the configuration interface. Confirm activation with the message SyncfusionAngularAssistant is running... in the output panel.

See also: VS Code MCP Servers documentation.

Cursor

Create or edit .cursor/mcp.json in your workspace:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "syncfusion-angular-assistant": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@syncfusion/angular-assistant@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "Syncfusion_API_Key_Path": "YOUR_API_KEY_FILE_PATH"
        // or "Syncfusion_API_Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

See: Cursor MCP documentation.

JetBrains IDEs

  1. Go to Settings → Tools → AI Assistant → Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  2. Click + → switch to As JSON
  3. Add the following configuration:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "syncfusion-angular-assistant": {
      "command": "npx",           // Use "npx.cmd" on Windows if npx is not recognized
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@syncfusion/angular-assistant@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "Syncfusion_API_Key_Path": "YOUR_API_KEY_FILE_PATH"
        // or "Syncfusion_API_Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
  1. Click OK → Apply

See: JetBrains MCP documentation.

Usage

Activate the assistant by starting your prompt with one of these invocation patterns (client-dependent):

  • SyncfusionAngularAssistant
  • /syncfusion-angular-assistant
  • /syncfusion-angular
  • @syncfusion-angular
  • @ask_syncfusion_angular
  • ej2-angular

In VS Code, #SyncfusionAngularAssistant also works for direct invocation.

  1. Grant permission to run the server (per session, workspace, or always).
  2. For optimal results, start a new chat when switching topics or components to preserve clean context.

Supported Modes

Full support for Ask/Chat, Edit, and Agent modes in compatible MCP clients.

Best Practices

  • Be specific: Include the component and desired features (e.g., “Create a Syncfusion® Angular DataGrid with paging, sorting, filtering, and Excel export”).
  • Provide context: Mention your data source, styling needs, or errors encountered.
  • Use clear, descriptive queries to receive precise, production-ready suggestions.

Example Queries

  • “Create a Syncfusion® Angular Grid component with paging, sorting, and filtering.”
  • “Implement remote data binding with OData in Syncfusion® Angular Scheduler.”
  • “Build a responsive dashboard layout using Syncfusion® Angular Card, Chart, and Grid components.”

Troubleshooting

  • Confirm the API key is valid and correctly referenced.
  • Verify the MCP server is selected/enabled in the client’s AI tools or assistants panel.
  • Ensure the client supports the latest MCP protocol version.
  • Restart the IDE or workspace if the server fails to start.
  • Test with a simple query: “List all available Syncfusion® Angular components.”

Support

See Also