Tilt FAQs

Question 1

What key functionalities does Tilt MCP Server provide?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to query the runtime status of all or specific Tilt resources, read recent log output, trigger immediate or synchronous resource rebuilds, list resources currently in an error state, and group resources with visual status icons for an easy overview.

Question 2

Can I customize the resource display or behavior?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can customize it using a `.tilt-mcp.json` config file in your project. This allows you to define custom resource groups with wildcard patterns, set a default group, specify a working directory for the Tilt CLI, and configure an external errors log file.

Question 3

What is Tilt MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Tilt MCP Server is an integration that connects your Tilt development environments with Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients. It enables you to manage Tilt resources, monitor their status, and trigger operations directly through any MCP-compatible client.

Question 4

How do I integrate Tilt MCP Server with my development setup?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate it by adding the `mcp-server-tilt` package to your project's `.mcp.json` configuration for clients like Claude Code or Claude Desktop. For other MCP clients, you can point them to the `npx mcp-server-tilt` command.

Question 5

What are the prerequisites for using this tool?

Accepted Answer

To use Tilt MCP Server, you need Node.js (version 18 or higher) installed on your system. Additionally, Tilt must be installed and running, with its CLI (`tilt`) available in your system's PATH.

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