# Element Node MCP server

> Allows AI agents to build and manage entire websites through a visual CMS that supports manual refinement via an Elementor-style editor.

- Repository: https://github.com/LorenzArtik/element-node
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/lorenzartik/element-node
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 0
- License: AGPL-3.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add element-node -- npx -y element-node-mcp
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "element-node": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "element-node-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "element-node": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "element-node-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"element-node","type":"stdio","command":"npx","args":["-y","element-node-mcp"]}'
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "element-node": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "element-node-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add element-node -- npx -y element-node-mcp
```

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

```toml
[mcp_servers.element-node]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "element-node-mcp"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user element-node npx -- -y element-node-mcp
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "element-node": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "element-node-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### Can I host it myself?

Yes, it is a self-hosted solution where you control your own server and data.

### What technologies is it built with?

The CMS is built using Next.js 15, Prisma, MySQL, NextAuth v5, Tailwind, @dnd-kit, TipTap, and sharp.

### Does the CMS require a license to function?

The CMS core is AGPL-3.0 and works without a license; a license is only required to activate managed updates, security patches, and support.