
Storybook MCP
β 1from raksbisht
A universal MCP server that connects to any Storybook site and extracts documentation in real-time using Playwright. Use it with any AI or client that supports MCP (Model Context Protocol)βCursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or other MCP hosts.
A universal MCP server that connects to any Storybook site and extracts documentation in real-time using Playwright.
Use it with any AI or client that supports MCP (Model Context Protocol)βCursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or other MCP hosts.
Features
- Works with any Storybook - Auto-detects format and version
- Live browsing - Real-time Playwright-based extraction
- Auto-detection - Detects Storybook format automatically
- Single file - Just
index.js, no build step
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
connect | Connect to a Storybook URL and get connection status. Required before other tools. |
list | List components and stories in the navigation. Optional: category, full (hierarchy). |
search | Search for components by name or path. Required: query. |
get_docs | Get documentation, code examples, and content for a component or story. Required: path. Optional: full, format (markdown/structured). |
screenshot | Take a screenshot of a component or story. Required: path. |
Example
1. connect({ url: "https://storybook.js.org" })
2. search({ query: "button" })
3. get_docs({ path: "components-button--basic" })Compatibility
Works with common Storybook deployments (various URL formats and index.json-based setups).
git clone https://github.com/raksbisht/storybook-mcp.git
cd storybook-mcp
npm installBefore it works, you'll need: STORYBOOK_URL
MCP Configuration
Cursor β one-click install
Using npx (recommended)
Add to your MCP client config (e.g. Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json or Settings β MCP; Claude: claude_desktop_config.json; etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@raksbisht/storybook-mcp"]
}
}
}With a default Storybook URL (optional):
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@raksbisht/storybook-mcp"],
"env": {
"STORYBOOK_URL": "https://your-storybook.com"
}
}
}
}From source (development)
git clone https://github.com/raksbisht/storybook-mcp.git
cd storybook-mcp
npm installThen in your MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"storybook-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/storybook-mcp/index.js"]
}
}
}No common issues documented yet. If you hit a problem, the repository's GitHub Issues page is the best place to look.
Licensed under MITβ you can use, modify, and redistribute it under that license's terms.
License
MIT