Pursuit FAQs

Question 1

Is Pursuit an open-source tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pursuit is released under the MIT License, making it an open-source tool that developers can freely use and modify.

Question 2

What is Pursuit and how does it help PureScript developers?

Accepted Answer

Pursuit is an MCP server that provides integrated search for PureScript documentation. It helps developers efficiently find functions, types, modules, and packages, significantly streamlining access to comprehensive PureScript documentation directly from their development environment.

Question 3

What types of queries can I perform with Pursuit?

Accepted Answer

You can perform various types of queries, including searching for function names (e.g., 'map'), specific type signatures (e.g., '(a -> b) -> f a -> f b'), module names (e.g., 'Data.Array'), and PureScript package names (e.g., 'prelude').

Question 4

Does Pursuit support searching by type signature?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a key feature of Pursuit is its robust support for type signature search queries. This allows developers to find functions or types based on their structural type, which is highly useful in functional programming.

Question 5

How do I configure Pursuit with my MCP client?

Accepted Answer

To configure Pursuit, you add an entry to your MCP client's configuration (e.g., in a JSON file). This typically involves specifying a 'pursuit' server with a 'command' and 'args' to run the Pursuit MCP server, often using Nix.

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