About stylemcp
StyleMCP checks and rewrites text against brand rules for teams that need AI-generated copy to follow a defined voice. It offers a REST API, CLI, GitHub Action, and MCP server, with editable style packs for managing rules.
Key features
- 01Validate text against brand rules
- 02Rewrite text to match a brand voice
- 03Configure style packs with YAML
- 04Check copy from the CLI
- 05Review changes in GitHub Actions
Use cases
- 01Check product interface copy before release
- 02Rewrite AI-generated copy to fit a brand
- 03Catch off-brand text in pull requests
- 04Set distinct voice rules for multiple brands
MCP support
As an MCP server, StyleMCP provides tools for text validation and rewriting, voice rules, copy patterns, CTA rules, design tokens, and listing style packs.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEStyleMCP
Executable brand rules for AI models and agents. Keep every AI-generated message on-brand.
What is StyleMCP?
StyleMCP validates and rewrites AI-generated text to match your brand voice. Use it as:
- REST API - Validate text from any application
- MCP Server - Direct integration with Claude and other AI agents
- CLI - Check copy in your terminal or CI/CD
- GitHub Action - Catch off-brand copy in pull requests
Quick Start
API
curl -X POST https://stylemcp.com/api/validate \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"text": "Click here to learn more!"}'
Response:
{
"valid": false,
"score": 65,
"violations": [
{
"rule": "no-click-here",
"severity": "error",
"message": "Avoid 'click here' - describe the destination instead",
"suggestion": "Learn more about our features"
}
]
}
CLI
# Install
npm install -g stylemcp
# Validate text
stylemcp validate "Click here to learn more"
# Validate file
stylemcp validate src/copy/homepage.json --pack saas
# Rewrite text
stylemcp rewrite "Please utilize our product" --mode aggressive
MCP (Claude Desktop)
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"stylemcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["stylemcp"]
}
}
}
Now Claude can validate and rewrite text using your brand rules.
API Endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| POST | /api/validate | Validate text against brand rules |
| POST | /api/rewrite | Rewrite text to match brand voice |
| POST | /api/validate/batch | Validate multiple texts |
| GET | /api/packs | List available style packs |
| GET | /api/packs/{pack}/voice | Get voice guidelines |
| GET | /api/packs/{pack}/ctas | Get CTA rules |
| GET | /api/mcp/sse | MCP SSE endpoint |
| POST | /api/mcp/call | MCP tool calls |
Style Packs
StyleMCP uses style packs - YAML files that define your brand rules.
Available Packs
| Pack | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
saas | B2B SaaS products | Professional, clear, helpful tone |
ecommerce | DTC & retail brands | Friendly, conversion-focused, no pushy CTAs |
healthcare | Medical & wellness | Compliant language, no cure claims, person-first |
finance | Fintech & banking | Precise, risk-aware, no guaranteed returns |
Example: saas Pack
- Vocabulary: Prefer "use" over "utilize", "help" over "assist"
- Forbidden words: "synergy", "leverage", "cutting-edge", "game-changing"
- Patterns to avoid: "click here", "we're sorry for any inconvenience"
- CTA rules: Avoid "Submit", "Click here", "OK" - prefer "Save", "Create", "Sign up"
Pack Structure
packs/
my-brand/
manifest.yaml # Pack metadata
voice.yaml # Tone, vocabulary, forbidden words
copy_patterns.yaml # Reusable copy templates
cta_rules.yaml # Button/CTA guidelines
tokens.json # Design tokens (optional)
Create Your Own Pack
# Copy the default pack
cp -r packs/saas packs/my-brand
# Edit the rules
nano packs/my-brand/voice.yaml
# Use your pack
curl -X POST https://stylemcp.com/api/validate \
-d '{"text": "Your text", "pack": "my-brand"}'
voice.yaml Example
tone:
summary: "Friendly, clear, and helpful"
attributes:
- name: friendly
weight: 0.8
- name: professional
weight: 0.7
vocabulary:
rules:
- preferred: "use"
avoid: ["utilize", "leverage"]
- preferred: "help"
avoid: ["assist", "facilitate"]
forbidden:
- "synergy"
- "paradigm shift"
- "game-changing"
doNot:
- pattern: "click here"
reason: "Poor accessibility"
suggestion: "Describe the destination"
severity: error
- pattern: "\\b(obviously|simply|just)\\b"
isRegex: true
reason: "Can make users feel stupid"
severity: warning
Self-Hosting
Docker
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/3DUNLMTD/stylemcp.git
cd stylemcp
# Set up environment
echo "STYLEMCP_API_KEY=$(openssl rand -hex 32)" > .env
# Run with Docker
docker compose up -d
# Check health
curl http://localhost:3000/health
Manual
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Start server
npm start
GitHub Actions
name: Brand Check
on: [pull_request]
jobs:
validate:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Validate copy
run: |
npx stylemcp validate src/copy/*.json \
--min-score 80 \
--format github
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
PORT | Server port | 3000 |
STYLEMCP_API_KEY | API key for authentication | (none) |
GITHUB_WEBHOOK_SECRET | GitHub webhook secret | (none) |
MCP Tools
When used as an MCP server, StyleMCP provides these tools:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
validate_text | Validate text against brand rules |
rewrite_to_style | Rewrite text to match brand voice |
get_voice_rules | Get voice and tone guidelines |
get_copy_patterns | Get approved copy patterns |
get_cta_rules | Get CTA guidelines |
get_tokens | Get design tokens |
list_packs | List available style packs |
What Gets Validated?
The saas pack checks for:
Vocabulary
- Use simple words: "use" not "utilize", "help" not "assist"
- Avoid jargon: "synergy", "leverage", "paradigm shift"
- Avoid weak intensifiers: "very", "really", "extremely"
Patterns
- No "click here" (accessibility issue)
- No "we're sorry for any inconvenience" (corporate non-apology)
- No double "please" (sounds desperate)
- No starting with "Sorry" (lead with solutions)
CTAs
- Avoid generic: "Submit", "OK", "Yes/No", "Click here"
- Use specific actions: "Save", "Create", "Sign up", "Export"
- Max 4 words
Constraints
- Max 25 words per sentence
- No exclamation marks (in most contexts)
- First-person plural ("we", "our")
- Oxford comma
License
MIT
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