Getting Started with ExMCP

Welcome to the Extension Model Context Protocol (ExMCP) documentation. This guide will help you understand the core concepts of ExMCP and get started with developing AI-enhanced extensions for ThinkCode.

What is ExMCP?

ExMCP (Extension Model Context Protocol) is a unified protocol that allows extensions, models, and context providers to communicate and enhance AI-powered development experiences. It provides a standardized way for extending AI capabilities in ThinkCode with:

Context Providers: Supply relevant information to AI models
Model Extensions: Enhance or specialize AI model functionality
Protocol Extensions: Define new ways for components to communicate

Key Benefits of ExMCP

Unified Interface: A consistent API for all AI-related extensions
Composable Architecture: Mix and match extensions to create powerful workflows
Context-Aware Processing: Help AI models understand your codebase better
Extensible Design: Create your own protocols for specialized domains

Installing ExMCP Extensions

ExMCP extensions can be installed directly from the ThinkCode Marketplace:

Open ThinkCode
Navigate to the Marketplace
Browse or search for ExMCP-compatible extensions
Click "Install" on the extension you want to use

Creating Your First ExMCP Extension

To create your own ExMCP extension:

# Install the ThinkCode CLI
npm install -g thinkcode-cli
 
# Create a new ExMCP extension project
thinkcode-cli create-exmcp my-extension
 
# Navigate to the project directory
cd my-extension
 
# Start the development server
npm run dev

ExMCP Extension Structure

A basic ExMCP extension has the following structure:

my-exmcp-extension/
├── package.json            # Extension manifest
├── tsconfig.json           # TypeScript configuration
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts            # Main entry point
│   ├── context/            # Context providers
│   │   └── provider.ts     # Sample context provider
│   ├── models/             # Model enhancements
│   │   └── transformer.ts  # Sample model transformer
│   └── protocols/          # Custom protocols
│       └── custom.ts       # Sample protocol definition
└── README.md               # Documentation