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Don’t want a general-purpose MCP with dozens of tools? Create a scoped MCP that focuses on just the knowledge you need.

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What are Scoped MCPs?

Instead of using Nia’s full MCP server with all tools, you can generate a specialized MCP server that:
  • Focuses on a single source — One framework, one documentation site, one research paper
  • Has fewer tools — Only the tools relevant to that source
  • Reduces context noise — Your agent sees only what’s relevant

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How It Works

1

Pick a Pre-indexed Source

Go to app.trynia.ai and browse the Global Sources. Find the documentation, repository, or paper you want.
2

Generate Scoped MCP

Click on the source and select “Create Scoped MCP”. Nia generates a dedicated MCP configuration for that source.
3

Add to Your IDE

Copy the generated configuration into your IDE’s MCP settings. The scoped MCP connects only to that specific knowledge source.

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Example: Vercel AI SDK Scoped MCP

Instead of querying all of Nia’s knowledge, create an MCP that only knows about the Vercel AI SDK:
The source parameter is URL-encoded. For https://sdk.vercel.ai/docs, it becomes https%3A%2F%2Fsdk.vercel.ai%2Fdocs. Now your agent has access to Vercel AI SDK documentation without being distracted by other sources.
Some commonly requested scoped servers:
Any pre-indexed source can become a scoped MCP. If it’s in Global Sources, you can create a focused server for it.

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When to Use Scoped MCPs

Use Scoped MCP When

  • Working on a single-framework project
  • Want minimal tool clutter
  • Need faster, more focused responses
  • Prefer explicit control over context

Use Full Nia MCP When

  • Working across multiple technologies
  • Need indexing and research tools
  • Want to search your own repos/docs
  • Building with diverse dependencies

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Multiple Scoped MCPs

You can run multiple scoped MCPs simultaneously:
Each MCP operates independently, giving you precise control over what knowledge your agent can access.
To get the URL-encoded source, take the documentation URL and encode special characters: / becomes %2F, : becomes %3A.

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Scoped vs. Subscribed Sources

Start with the full Nia MCP if you’re exploring. Switch to scoped MCPs once you know exactly which sources you need for a project.