UI Preset Server

MCP server for auto-configuring React UI against a swappable design preset system. Integrates with your Monaco IDE to enforce design uniformity across all business builds. Supports glassmorphism, neumorphism, neon cyberpunk, brutalism, soft pastels, aurora gradients, and more — a baby Canva for frontend development.

Architecture

ui-preset-mcp-server/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts                    # Server entry point (stdio + HTTP transports)
│   ├── constants.ts                # Shared constants and paths
│   ├── types/
│   │   └── index.ts                # All TypeScript types (tokens, presets, corrections)
│   ├── schemas/
│   │   └── toolSchemas.ts          # Zod validation schemas for every tool
│   ├── services/
│   │   ├── presetLoader.ts         # Reads + deep-merges preset files with caching
│   │   ├── sessionState.ts         # Active preset session management + overrides
│   │   ├── uiCorrector.ts          # AST correction engine (10 correction passes)
│   │   ├── tokenResolver.ts        # Resolves {{token:x.y.z}} placeholders + export generators
│   │   └── fileWatcher.ts          # Hot-reload presets on disk changes (dev mode)
│   ├── tools/
│   │   ├── presetTools.ts          # load_preset, swap_template, list_presets, diff_presets, scaffold_preset
│   │   ├── correctionTools.ts      # autocorrect_component, validate_ui, generate_component, generate_tokens, apply_token_overrides
│   │   └── styleTools.ts           # generate_color_palette, suggest_style, list_style_categories
│   ├── routes/
│   │   └── uiRoutes.ts             # REST API + Design Studio dashboard (GET /, /api/*)
│   └── ui/
│       └── dashboardHtml.ts        # Embedded Design Studio HTML (9 sections)
└── presets/
    ├── glassmorphic-base/          # Core preset (all others inherit from this)
    │   ├── manifest.json
    │   ├── tokens.json             # Full design token system
    │   ├── components/
    │   │   ├── shell/Sidebar.json
    │   │   ├── surfaces/GlassCard.json
    │   │   ├── settings/OptionGroup.json
    │   │   └── navigation/NavGroup.json
    │   └── layouts/DashboardLayout.json
    ├── client-fintech/             # Blue accent, dense spacing
    ├── client-saas/                # Purple accent, wider cards
    ├── client-dark-minimal/        # Monochrome, reduced glass intensity
    ├── style-neumorphic/           # Light soft UI, extruded shadows, no blur
    ├── style-neon-cyberpunk/       # Pitch-dark + neon accents, monospace type
    ├── style-brutalist/            # Raw B&W, zero radius, heavy typography
    ├── style-soft-pastel/          # Lavender background, pastel accents, generous rounding
    └── style-aurora/               # Deep navy + iridescent aurora purple/teal accents

MCP Tools

Preset Management

Tool	Description
load_preset	Activate a preset bundle by ID
swap_template	Hot-swap active preset without restart
list_presets	List all available presets
diff_presets	Compare token/component differences between two presets
scaffold_preset	Generate a new preset directory from a parent
get_session_state	Check active preset and runtime overrides

Correction & Generation

Tool	Description
autocorrect_component	Auto-fix React component against active preset
validate_ui	Validate component and get conformance score (0–100)
generate_component	Generate a component from a preset template
generate_tokens	Export tokens as CSS vars, JS, JSON, or Tailwind config
apply_token_overrides	Layer runtime token overrides on the active preset

Style & Color

Tool	Description
generate_color_palette	Generate a harmonious color palette from a seed hex color using color theory (complementary, triadic, analogous, monochromatic, split-complementary, tetradic)
suggest_style	Get preset + token override suggestions from a natural-language aesthetic description (e.g. "dark hacker terminal", "friendly pastel kids app")
list_style_categories	List all available design style categories with principles, descriptions, and associated presets

Style Categories

Category	Preset	Description
Glassmorphic	glassmorphic-base, client-*	Frosted-glass with backdrop blur, dark substrate
Neumorphic	style-neumorphic	Soft extruded shapes, dual shadows, light background
Neon Cyberpunk	style-neon-cyberpunk	Pitch-dark + vivid neon accents, monospace type
Brutalist	style-brutalist	Raw B&W, zero border-radius, maximum contrast
Soft Pastel	style-soft-pastel	Lavender base, pastel accents, generous rounding
Aurora Gradient	style-aurora	Deep navy + iridescent aurora purple/teal accents

Installation

npm install
npm run build

Usage

stdio (for Monaco IDE integration)

node dist/index.js

HTTP server

TRANSPORT=http PORT=3001 node dist/index.js

Dev mode with hot-reload

WATCH_PRESETS=true node dist/index.js

Design Studio UI

When running in HTTP mode, a Design Studio mini UI is served at GET /.

UI Sections

Section	Description
Dashboard	Active preset overview with component/layout stats and color palette preview
Presets	Browse all presets in cards; click Load to activate any preset instantly
Style Gallery	Visual style category browser — each card shows design principles and a color preview strip; load any style with one click
Palette	Color palette generator — pick a seed color, choose a color harmony rule, and generate a full palette with shades and semantic aliases; apply directly to active preset
Tokens	Visual token viewer — color swatches, typography scale, blur, spacing, animation
Validate	Paste React code and get a conformance score (0–100) with issue list
Correct	Auto-correct React code against the active preset; choose context and mode
Export	Generate CSS custom properties, TypeScript const, JSON, or Tailwind config
Scaffold	Form to create a new preset from any parent with optional accent color

The UI communicates with the server via a REST API also available at /api/*.

REST API (HTTP mode)

Endpoint	Method	Description
/api/presets	GET	List all presets with metadata
/api/presets/load	POST	Load and activate a preset { preset_id }
/api/session	GET	Get active preset and override state
/api/tokens	GET	Get effective tokens for the active preset
/api/tokens/export	POST	Export tokens `{ format: 'css'
/api/tokens/overrides	POST	Apply runtime token overrides { overrides }
/api/validate	POST	Validate React code { code, include_suggestions }
/api/correct	POST	Autocorrect React code { code, context, dry_run }
/api/scaffold	POST	Create new preset { preset_id, name, description, extends, accent_color }
/api/styles	GET	List all design style categories with metadata
/api/palette	POST	Generate color palette { seed_color, harmony, include_shades }

Typical Workflow

1. list_style_categories()                    # Discover available aesthetics
2. suggest_style("dark sci-fi dashboard")     # Get preset recommendation
3. load_preset("style-neon-cyberpunk")        # Activate chosen style
4. const palette = generate_color_palette({ seed_color: "#00ff88", harmony: "triadic" })
5. apply_token_overrides({
     overrides: {
       colors: {
         accent: {
           primary: palette.semantic.accent,
           highlight: palette.semantic.highlight
         }
       }
     }
   })
6. autocorrect_component(code)               # Fix component on save
7. validate_ui(code)                         # Get conformance score
8. generate_tokens({ format: "css" })        # Export CSS variables
9. scaffold_preset({ preset_id: "client-x", extends: "style-aurora" })

Creating New Presets

New presets only need to override tokens that differ from the parent:

// presets/client-newbrand/tokens.json
{
  "colors": {
    "accent": {
      "primary": "#e11d48"
    }
  }
}

// presets/client-newbrand/manifest.json
{
  "id": "client-newbrand",
  "name": "New Brand",
  "extends": "glassmorphic-base",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "styleCategory": "glassmorphic",
  "designPrinciples": ["backdrop-blur", "dark-substrate"],
  "tags": ["custom"],
  "components": [],
  "layouts": []
}

All base tokens, components, and layouts are inherited automatically.

Correction Rules

The correction engine enforces these rules on every component:

• no-hardcoded-colors (error): All color values must use CSS custom properties
• no-hardcoded-spacing (warning): Spacing should use the token scale
• enforce-glass-surface (error): Surface elements must have backdropFilter + semi-transparent bg
• no-hardcoded-font-family (error): Font families must use typography tokens
• use-animation-tokens (warning): Transitions must use animation tokens
• enforce-sidebar-components (error): Sidebar content must use NavGroup/NavItem
• enforce-settings-components (error): Settings UI must use OptionGroup/OptionRow
• a11y-img-alt (warning): Images must have alt attributes
• a11y-icon-button-label (warning): Icon buttons need aria-label

Monaco Integration

In your Monaco editor, call autocorrect_component on the save event:

editor.onDidSaveModel(async () => {
  const code = editor.getValue();
  const result = await mcpClient.callTool('autocorrect_component', {
    code,
    context: 'auto',
    dry_run: false
  });
  if (result.corrected !== code) {
    editor.setValue(result.corrected);
  }
});