# Deep Linking Docs in Your AI Editor

> Access Redirectly docs right in your AI editor. MCP Server for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Zed, and Continue.dev. Set up deep links in-editor.

- Canonical: https://redirectly.app/mcp
- Site: [Redirectly](https://redirectly.app) — deferred deep linking for Flutter & React Native

Access Redirectly documentation directly from Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Zed, and Continue.dev. Search docs, view examples, and build deep links without leaving your editor.

## What is Redirectly MCP Server?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI models and editors access external tools and data. Redirectly is the first deep linking platform to offer an MCP Server, enabling developers to search documentation, retrieve code examples, and manage deep links directly within their AI editor.

### Stay in Flow

No browser tabs. Search docs and examples without leaving your editor or AI conversation.

### Conversational Context

Reference documentation in natural language. AI understands context and suggests relevant guides.

### Vibe Coding Ready

Perfect for AI-native development. Get documentation, generate code, and build seamlessly.

**MCP stands for Model Context Protocol.** It's an open standard developed by Anthropic that allows AI models and editors to safely access external tools, APIs, and data sources. Think of it as a bridge between your AI editor and Redirectly's documentation—your AI can search, retrieve, and reference docs in real-time.

## Available tools

The Redirectly MCP Server provides four core tools for accessing documentation and examples.

### search_redirectly_docs

Search documentation by keyword or topic. Returns relevant guides, examples, and best practices.

`POST /api/search`

### get_redirectly_doc

Retrieve a specific documentation page by ID or path. Get full content, code examples, and related topics.

`GET /api/docs/{id}`

### list_redirectly_docs

List all available documentation pages with metadata. Includes titles, descriptions, categories, and tags.

`GET /api/docs`

### get_redirectly_examples

Retrieve code examples for Flutter, React Native, and JavaScript. Filter by framework and feature.

`GET /api/examples`

## Editor setup instructions

Setup takes just a few minutes. Find your editor below and add the MCP Server configuration.

### Claude Desktop

Edit your MCP servers configuration file:

**macOS/Linux:** `~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

**Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redirectly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
```

After adding the config, restart Claude Desktop. You'll see "Redirectly" in the tools menu.

### Cursor

Edit your MCP servers configuration:

**All platforms:** `~/.cursor/mcp-server-config.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redirectly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Cursor. Redirectly tools will be available in the Tools panel.

### Windsurf

Edit your MCP configuration:

**All platforms:** `~/.windsurf/mcp.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redirectly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Windsurf. Look for Redirectly in the tools dropdown.

### VS Code (with Continue)

First, install the Continue extension from the VS Code marketplace.

Edit your Continue configuration:

**All platforms:** `~/.continue/config.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redirectly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
```

Restart VS Code. Access Redirectly through the Continue sidebar.

### Zed

Edit your Zed settings file:

**All platforms:** `~/.config/zed/settings.json`

```json
{
  "assistant": {
    "enabled": true,
    "mcpServers": {
      "redirectly": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server"]
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Zed. Use Ctrl+Shift+K to open the assistant with Redirectly tools.

### Continue.dev

Edit your Continue configuration:

**All platforms:** `~/.continue/config.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "redirectly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Continue. Redirectly tools are now available in your chat context.

### Need help?

If you don't see the MCP Server after restart, try:

- Clearing your editor cache and restarting
- Running `npm install -g @anthropic/redirectly-mcp-server` to install globally
- Checking that Node.js 16+ is installed: `node --version`

## Example prompts

Once the MCP Server is set up, you can ask your AI editor any of these questions. The AI will search Redirectly docs and provide tailored answers.

- **"Set up deferred deep linking in my Flutter app"** — Get step-by-step setup instructions for the Redirectly Flutter SDK with initialization code.
- **"Show me how to configure Universal Links for iOS"** — Retrieve documentation for AASA (Apple App Site Association) setup with examples.
- **"Generate a referral deep link with attribution"** — Get code examples and API reference for creating referral links with tracking parameters.
- **"Help me migrate from Firebase Dynamic Links"** — Access the full Firebase to Redirectly migration guide with code comparisons.
- **"Debug why my Android App Links aren't working"** — Get troubleshooting guides, assetlinks.json validation, and common issues.
- **"Show me React Native deep linking examples"** — Retrieve React Native-specific documentation and implementation examples.

## Why this matters

### AI-Native Development Workflow

Modern development is becoming AI-assisted. Instead of breaking focus to search docs in a browser, developers now use AI editors as their primary workspace. Having documentation available directly in that context means faster iteration, fewer tab switches, and better productivity.

### Vibe Coding & Flow State

"Vibe coding" is writing code with AI assistance in a conversational way. The MCP Server lets you reference documentation naturally within that conversation, maintaining flow state and context without interruption.

### Real-Time Context

Your AI editor now has live access to Redirectly documentation. When you ask "how do I set up deep linking?", the AI can retrieve the latest docs, examples, and best practices instantly—no manual copy/paste needed.

### Reduced Cognitive Load

Keep your brain in the code. Let the AI handle navigation and context switching. You describe what you want to build, and the AI provides documentation and examples in your current workspace.

### The Future of Developer Tools

MCP is the emerging standard for how AI editors will access external tools and data. By offering an MCP Server, Redirectly is making deep linking infrastructure accessible within the AI-native development workflow, not alongside it.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is an open standard developed by Anthropic that allows AI models and editors to safely access external tools, APIs, and data sources. The Redirectly MCP Server bridges your AI editor and Redirectly documentation, enabling real-time search and retrieval.

### Which AI editors and tools are supported?

Redirectly MCP Server supports Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code (with Continue extension), Zed, and Continue.dev. Each uses the same installation process with a simple configuration file.

### Is the MCP server free?

Yes, completely free. The Redirectly MCP Server provides access to public documentation and tools at no cost. You do not need a Redirectly account to use it for documentation access.

### Does it work with Flutter and React Native?

Yes. The MCP Server provides documentation and code examples for both Flutter and React Native. You can search for framework-specific guides, implementation patterns, and best practices.

### How is this different from reading docs in a browser?

The MCP Server keeps documentation in your development context. Instead of switching browser tabs, you search and retrieve docs directly within your AI editor. This maintains focus, supports flow state, and makes vibe coding more natural.

### Can I use the MCP Server without creating a Redirectly account?

Yes. The MCP Server provides documentation access for free without requiring a Redirectly account. If you want to use Redirectly's API to create and manage links, you'll need a free account.

### Does the MCP Server work offline?

No, the MCP Server requires internet connectivity to fetch documentation from Redirectly servers. Ensure your editor has network access.

### How often is documentation updated in the MCP Server?

Documentation is updated in real-time as changes are published to Redirectly. You'll always have access to the latest guides, examples, and API documentation.

## Related

- [Flutter Deep Linking Guide](https://redirectly.app/flutter-deferred-deep-linking.md)
- [React Native Deep Linking Guide](https://redirectly.app/react-native-deferred-deep-linking.md)
- [Redirectly Home](https://redirectly.app/index.md)
- [Deep Linking Fundamentals](https://redirectly.app/deferred-deep-linking.md)

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