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New Integration: Ref Tools

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#244 opened on Jan 4, 2026

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Description

Integration: Ref Tools

A needed context 7 alternative (better imo)

https://github.com/ref-tools/ref-tools-mcp

Vetting

  • Automatic data changes as activity - Can sync activity/events automatically
  • Tools integration (MCP) - Can provide actions/tools via MCP

Authentication

  • OAuth 2.0
  • API Key
  • Other: _____

Implementation Status

  • Planning
  • Development
  • Testing
  • Documentation
  • Launched

Contributor guide

Research direction
Study the Ref Tools MCP repository to understand its API and authentication, then implement the integration following the existing integration patterns in the core repository.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
TypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70