# Appwrite MCP server

> Exposes Appwrite's API including databases, users, functions, teams, and storage as tools for AI clients.

- Repository: https://github.com/appwrite/mcp-for-api
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/appwrite/mcp-for-api
- Official: yes
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 72
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.2.8

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add mcp-for-api -- uvx mcp-server-appwrite
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-appwrite"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-for-api": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-appwrite"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"mcp-for-api","type":"stdio","command":"uvx","args":["mcp-server-appwrite"]}'
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-appwrite"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add mcp-for-api -- uvx mcp-server-appwrite
```

### Codex config.toml (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.mcp-for-api]
command = "uvx"
args = ["mcp-server-appwrite"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user mcp-for-api uvx -- mcp-server-appwrite
```

### Gemini settings.json (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-api": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-appwrite"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### How do I authenticate with the Appwrite MCP server?

You authenticate through your browser via an Appwrite consent screen. There are no keys to copy for the hosted version.

### Can I use this with a self-hosted Appwrite instance?

Yes, you can run the MCP server locally over stdio and authenticate using a project API key.

### How can I track changes made by the AI agent?

Every write action includes a short reason which is recorded in the project's Appwrite audit log for review in the Activity tab.