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Idea Reality MCP
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Automatically check if someone already built your app idea before you write code.
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This server fulfills the need for quick idea validation, but users should understand the limitations of its data sources and terms of use.
idea-reality-mcp is an MCP server that scans GitHub, npm, PyPI, Hacker News, and Stack Overflow to return a 0-100 reality score with evidence, trend detection, and pivot suggestions. It helps AI agents decide whether to build, pivot, or kill an idea without manual searching.
Tools
idea_check
Performs a reality check on a given idea text, returning a 0-100 reality signal, competitive landscape, trend direction, and suggestions.
Setup
- Install: uvx idea-reality-mcp
- Add to your agent: claude mcp add idea-reality -- uvx idea-reality-mcp
- Ask your agent to check an idea.
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"idea-reality": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"idea-reality-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Fit and risk
Not for
- Users needing real-time or exhaustive market data
- Users who don't consent to automated data collection
Required permissions
- Network access to query external APIs
- Optional: GITHUB_TOKEN for higher rate limits
Risks and side effects
- Results are based on public data and may be incomplete
- Quick mode only checks GitHub and HN, may miss other platforms
Troubleshooting
- Ensure network connectivity
- Check GITHUB_TOKEN validity
- Try deep mode for more comprehensive results
Use cases
Check market before starting a new project
Avoid reinventing the wheel
Get pivot or differentiation suggestions
Supported clients
Claude DesktopFull support
Claude CodeFull support
CursorFull support