UI5 MCP-First Development

Before writing, modifying, debugging, or fixing SAPUI5 controllers, XML views, or control bindings, you MUST query the UI5 MCP server and apply its guidance.

Tools

Use mcp__ui5__* tools — primarily mcp__ui5__get_api_reference, mcp__ui5__get_guidelines, mcp__ui5__run_ui5_linter, and mcp__ui5__get_project_info.

Workflow

1. Query before coding — call mcp__ui5__get_api_reference for control APIs, or mcp__ui5__get_guidelines for project-level patterns
2. Trust MCP over training knowledge — if guidance conflicts with what you know, follow MCP
3. Run the linter after changes — call mcp__ui5__run_ui5_linter to catch deprecated APIs
4. Prefer the simplest pattern when MCP returns multiple valid approaches

Scope