# Appwrite MCP server

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

- Repository: https://github.com/appwrite/mcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/appwrite/mcp
- Transport: stdio, remote
- Stars: 72
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 2.6.2

## Install

### Claude Code

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp": {
      "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 includes a short reason that Appwrite records in the project's audit log, viewable in the Activity tab.