DevExpress MCP Server: Configure Your AI-powered Coding Assistant

• May 06, 2026
• 3 minutes to read

The DevExpress MCP Server connects GitHub Copilot and other AI assistants directly to DevExpress documentation. This connection enables accurate code generation based on official documentation without leaving the IDE.

Benefits of the DevExpress MCP Server

Once you configure the DevExpress MCP Server in your IDE, AI Assistants in Agent mode can help with the following tasks:

• Get accurate answers to DevExpress-related questions.
• Generate code based on official DevExpress documentation.

Important

Always review AI-generated output. Check for architectural issues, security vulnerabilities, and compliance with project standards. Output quality can vary depending on the prompt, AI model, and clarity of the project code.

Prerequisites

Supported IDEs and Platforms:

• Visual Studio 2022 (version 17.14 or later)
• Visual Studio 2026
• Visual Studio Code
• Cursor IDE
• JetBrains Rider 2025.1+
• GitHub (repository-level configuration)

Coding Assistants and AI Tools:

• GitHub Copilot
• JetBrains AI Assistant
• Claude Desktop
• Claude Code (CLI)
• ChatGPT (Plus, Team, or Enterprise)
• Gemini CLI
• Other MCP-compatible AI Assistants

Common Setup Steps

Tip

If you use the DevExpress Template Kit to create a new project in Visual Studio or VS Code, select the Use DevExpress MCP option. The Template Kit automatically configures an MCP Server.

1. Enable Agent Mode: Your IDE may require that you activate Agent Mode for MCP server integration. Check IDE documentation.

2. Configure DevExpress MCP Server: Add the server endpoint (https://api.devexpress.com/mcp/docs) to the MCP configuration. The endpoint always accesses documentation for the latest version. Use a ?v= parameter to target an earlier release (v24.2 or later).

   One-click installation is available for Visual Studio, VS Code, and Cursor.

3. Verify Connection: Confirm that the following DevExpress tools appear in your AI assistant’s available tools list:
   • devexpress_docs_search — performs semantic search across the documentation database and returns the top five matches.
   • devexpress_docs_get_content — downloads complete help topics by URL.
4. Specify Custom Instructions (optional): Define prompts that optimize how the AI assistant uses DevExpress tools. See the following section for additional information: Optimize Your AI Assistant.

One-Click Installation Links

Use the following links for quick installation:

Note

If you experience issues with a one-click installation link, follow manual installation instructions listed in the next section.

Manual Installation and Optimization

For IDE-specific setup instructions (Visual Studio, VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains Rider, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, and more), refer to the following article:

Read Tutorial: DevExpress MCP Server — Manual Installation

To get the most from the DevExpress MCP Server, define custom instructions that tell your AI assistant how to use DevExpress tools effectively. Setup examples are available for all supported IDEs:

Read Tutorial: Optimize Your AI Assistant

Asking a Question: Best Practices

To get the most relevant answers from DevExpress MCP Server:

1. Name the component: Use exact class names (for example, “GridControl”, “DxPivotTable”).
2. Name the platform: WinForms, WPF, Blazor, ASP.NET Core, VCL, etc.
3. Ask for code: Request implementation examples explicitly.
4. Reference dxdocs: Add “Use dxdocs” or “search DevExpress docs” to your prompt.
5. Specify the version: If you use an older release, include the version (for example, “v24.2”).

Example Prompts:

• Show me how to implement master-detail reports using DevExpress Reports for ASP.NET Core. Search DevExpress docs.
• Create a DxReportViewer with AI-powered features. Query dxdocs for best practices.
• How do I create a custom parameter in End-User Report Designer for WinForms? Use dxdocs.