# InstantCMS MCP server

> Enables AI clients to develop InstantCMS 2 extensions, widgets, and templates using a structured API knowledge base and runtime-verified generators.

- Repository: https://github.com/instantcms-dev/instantcms-mcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/instantcms-dev/instantcms-mcp
- Transport: —
- Stars: 12
- License: MIT

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `INSTANTCMS_MCP_DISABLE` | no | no |  |
| `MCP_HTTP_HOST` | no | no |  |
| `MCP_HTTP_RATE_LIMIT` | no | no |  |
| `MCP_HTTP_TOKEN` | no | no |  |

## FAQ

### What can I develop with this server?

You can develop extensions, widgets, templates, and layout schemes for InstantCMS 2.

### How can I ensure the generated code is correct?

The server includes generators that are verified at runtime against a live InstantCMS instance using the 'npm run verify:generated' command.

### Is it possible to run the server over HTTP?

Yes, while it defaults to stdio, you can enable a Streamable HTTP transport using the --http flag.

### How does the server handle sensitive database information?

The server masks secret columns like passwords and tokens by default, replacing them with asterisks.

### What are the Node.js requirements?

You must use Node.js version 22 or newer.