How do I install io.github.lchampz/heimdall?

Clone io.github.lchampz/heimdall from https://github.com/lchampz/mcp-heimdall and configure it as an MCP server in your client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code).

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io.github.lchampz/heimdall — MCP Server for Developer Tools

Q: What is io.github.lchampz/heimdall?

🛡️ MCP Heimdall - Advanced Environment Architect & Diagnostic Tool.

🛡️ MCP Heimdall

Advanced Environment Architect & Diagnostic Tool for Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Heimdall helps AI agents understand, verify, and fix their execution environment. It provides detailed insights into system architecture, runtime versions, dependencies, and environment variables, along with actionable correction suggestions.

✨ Features

Workspace Janitor: Find large files (>50MB) and temporary directories (dist, build, etc.) for cleanup.
Path Inspector: Audit the PATH variable and verify versions of critical dev tools (git, brew, make).
Process Explorer: Identify top CPU/Memory consumers and potential orphan Node/Python processes.
Docker Sight: Check Docker daemon status, list containers and images.
Connectivity Check: Ping essential services (GitHub, NPM, Docker Hub) to verify internet status.
Project Doctor: Scan Project for NPM vulnerabilities and outdated packages.
Resource Watcher: Monitor CPU load, memory usage, and disk space.
Port Manager: List active listening ports and kill processes blocking specific ports.
Runtime Inspector: Verify Node.js, Python, Java, and Kotlin versions against project requirements.
Dependency Guard: detects missing node_modules or virtual environments.
Environment Audit: Compares .env against templates and flags missing keys.
Intelligent Advisor: consolidated tool that suggests specific commands to fix environment issues.

🛠️ Tools

Tool	Description
`system_info`	Get OS and architecture details.
`inspect_runtimes`	Check Node, Python, Java, and Kotlin versions.
`inspect_docker`	Check Docker daemon status and list containers.
`check_connectivity`	Test internet connection to essential dev services.
`project_doctor`	Scan for NPM vulnerabilities and outdated packages.
`resource_watcher`	Monitor CPU load, memory and disk usage.
`workspace_janitor`	Find large files and temporary directories for cleanup.
`path_inspector`	Inspect system PATH and critical dev tools versions.
`process_explorer`	Identify top resource-consuming and orphan processes.
`audit_dependencies`	Detect missing packages or broken environments.
`audit_env`	Verify `.env` files against templates.
`list_ports`	List all active listening ports and their processes.
`kill_port_process`	Kill the process running on a specific port.
`suggest_corrections`	The Core Feature: Runs all checks and returns prioritized solutions.

🚀 Installation

Quick Integration

Run this command to automatically configure Heimdall in your current workspace:

npx @lchampz/mcp-heimdall integrate

This will create a .vscode/mcp.json file with the correct configuration.

For Users (via MCP Registry)

Add to your mcp.json or editor settings:

{
  "servers": {
    "heimdall": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/mcp-heimdall/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

For Developers

Clone the repository
Install dependencies: npm install
Build the project: npm run build
Run in dev mode: npm run dev

📄 License

MIT

Set up in your AI client

AI clientOperating system

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-lchampz-heimdall": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@lchampz/mcp-heimdall"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.lchampz/heimdall works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.

Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.

VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.

Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.

Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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