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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: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nia-sdk-vercel-ai": {
      "url": "https://apigcp.trynia.ai/mcp?source=https%3A%2F%2Fsdk.vercel.ai%2Fdocs",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
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:
SourceUse Case
Next.jsReact framework with App Router, Server Components
BetterAuthAuthentication library for TypeScript
FastAPIPython web framework
Tailwind CSSUtility-first CSS framework
PrismaTypeScript ORM
LangChainLLM orchestration framework
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: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nia-nextjs": {
      "url": "https://apigcp.trynia.ai/mcp?source=https%3A%2F%2Fnextjs.org%2Fdocs",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    },
    "nia-prisma": {
      "url": "https://apigcp.trynia.ai/mcp?source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prisma.io%2Fdocs",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    },
    "nia-tailwind": {
      "url": "https://apigcp.trynia.ai/mcp?source=https%3A%2F%2Ftailwindcss.com%2Fdocs",
      "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
    }
  }
}
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

Scoped MCPSubscribed Source (Full MCP)
Dedicated MCP server per sourceSingle MCP, multiple sources
Separate tool namespaceShared tools query all subscribed
Best for focused workflowsBest for cross-source queries
Multiple MCP configs neededOne config, manage sources in UI
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.