Netlify MCP

🚀 Netlify MCP Server

The Netlify MCP Server follows the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to empower code agents to utilize the Netlify API and CLI. This enables them to create new projects, build, deploy, and manage your Netlify resources using natural - language prompts.

🚀 Quick Start

The Netlify MCP Server is a powerful tool that allows code agents to interact with Netlify resources via natural - language commands. To get started, ensure you meet the prerequisites and configure your MCP client.

✨ Features

Overview

The Model Context Protocol is an emerging standard for connecting code agents with MCP servers. It enables agents to manage resources and perform tasks using natural language. The Netlify MCP Server serves as a bridge, offering API access, CLI tools, prompts, and more for your agents.

You can connect to the Netlify MCP Server using various MCP clients, such as:

• Windsurf
• Cursor
• Claude
• Copilot (VSCode)
• Cline
• Warp
• LM Studio
• See the full list

Use Cases

With the Netlify MCP Server, your AI agents can:

• Create, manage, and deploy Netlify projects
• Modify access controls for enhanced project security
• Install or uninstall Netlify extensions
• Fetch user and team information
• Enable and manage form submissions
• Create and manage environment variables and secrets
• And more...

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 22 or higher Check with node --version
• A Netlify account
• An MCP client (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor, Claude, Copilot)

💡 Usage Tip

Install the Netlify CLI globally for the best experience: npm install -g netlify-cli

📚 Documentation

MCP Configuration

For the production MCP server, use the following configuration:

Editors with one - click install:

• Use the following link in your browser if the link fails to render or open: goose://extension?cmd=npx&arg=-y&arg=%40netlify%2Fmcp&id=netlify&name=Netlify&description=Build%2C%20deploy%2C%20and%20manage%20sites%20with%20Netlify's%20official%20MCP%20server.

Configuration for MCP config files:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netlify": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@netlify/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

For local development, see Set up local MCP configuration.

Troubleshooting

Node Version

• Use Node.js 22 or higher for best results.

• If you use nvm, run:

  nvm install 22
  nvm use 22
  

Netlify authentication troubleshooting

• If you run into authentication issues, you can temporarily add a Netlify Personal Access Token (PAT) to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "netlify-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@netlify/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "NETLIFY_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR-PAT-VALUE"
      }
    }
  }
}

⚠️ Important Note

Do not commit your PAT to your repository! Once resolved, remove your PAT from the config.

Generating a New Personal Access Token (PAT)

1. In the Netlify dashboard, select your user icon.
2. Go to User settings > OAuth > New access token.
3. Copy your token and add it (temporarily) to your MCP config as above.
4. Restart or refresh your MCP client.

Resources

• Model Context Protocol Documentation
• Official List of MCP Clients
• Netlify CLI