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Vmware MCP

An MCP server that comprehensively controls VMware Workstation Pro virtual machines through REST API, vmrun, and vmcli, providing 117 tools covering all automation functions such as virtual machine management, snapshots, cloning, file operations, and network configuration
VirtualizationDeveloper tools#Virtual machine management#VMware control#Automated operation and maintenance#MCP service.Python
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What is VMware Workstation Pro MCP Server?

This is a control server specifically designed for VMware Workstation Pro virtual machines. Through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard, AI assistants (such as Claude) can operate virtual machines like administrators. You can start, stop, configure virtual machines, manage snapshots, transfer files, etc. through natural language commands without manually operating the complex VMware interface.

How to use VMware Workstation Pro MCP Server?

First, you need to install VMware Workstation Pro version 17 or higher, and then start the vmrest service. Add the MCP server to Claude Code and configure the authentication information. After that, you can directly send commands through Claude to control your virtual machines. For example, you can say 'Start my Windows virtual machine' or 'Create a snapshot for the Ubuntu virtual machine'.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for developers, test engineers, IT administrators, and educators. It is especially suitable for scenarios that require frequent operation of virtual machines, such as software test environment setup, multi - system development, network experiments, automated deployment, etc. Controlling through AI assistants can greatly improve work efficiency.

Main features

Virtual machine power management
Fully control the power state of virtual machines, including operations such as starting, stopping, pausing, suspending, and resetting. Supports soft shutdown (normal shutdown) and hard shutdown (forced shutdown).
Snapshot management
Create, delete, and restore virtual machine snapshots, and support cloning virtual machines from snapshots. You can save the specific state of virtual machines for easy testing and recovery.
Guest file operations
Perform file management inside the virtual machine, including listing directories, creating folders, deleting files, renaming, copying files to/from the guest, etc.
Process management
View the list of running processes in the virtual machine, start new programs, and terminate specified processes. Supports running scripts and commands in the guest.
Network configuration
Manage virtual network adapters, configure port forwarding, and set shared folders. Supports creating and configuring virtual networks.
Hardware configuration
Adjust the hardware configuration of virtual machines, including the number of CPU cores, memory size, disk expansion, network card settings, SATA/NVMe controllers, etc.
Clone management
Supports full cloning and linked cloning of virtual machines, creating virtual machine templates and deploying them. Can quickly copy virtual machine environments.
Remote control
Take screenshots of the virtual machine screen and send key sequences to the virtual machine. Supports installing and upgrading VMware Tools.
Advantages
Comprehensive functions: Provides 117 tools covering almost all automation functions of VMware Workstation Pro
Convenient operation: Control virtual machines through natural language without memorizing complex commands
High integration: Seamlessly integrates with AI assistants such as Claude to improve work efficiency
Multi - interface support: Supports three control methods: REST API, vmrun, and vmcli
Cross - platform compatibility: Supports VMware Workstation Pro on Windows systems
Limitations
Requires VMware Workstation Pro 17+ professional version and does not support the free version
Requires starting the vmrest service, which occupies system resources
Some advanced functions may require the virtual machine to install VMware Tools
Only supports VMware Workstation Pro on the Windows platform
Requires configuring authentication information and has a certain learning cost

How to use

Environment preparation
Ensure that VMware Workstation Pro version 17+ and Python 3.10+ are installed. Check whether the system environment meets the requirements.
Install the MCP server
Clone the project repository and install Python dependencies. Use pip to install the MCP server.
Start the vmrest service
You need to configure the vmrest service for the first time and then start the service to enable the REST API function.
Add to Claude Code
Add the MCP server to Claude Code and configure VMware authentication information.
Start using
Control virtual machines through natural language commands in Claude. For example, inquire about the virtual machine status or perform operations.

Usage examples

Rapid deployment of development environment
Developers need to create independent development environments for different projects. Using the MCP server, you can quickly clone the basic virtual machine, configure the network, install necessary software, and create a snapshot to save the initial state.
Software test automation
Test engineers need to test software compatibility on different operating systems. Using the MCP server, you can automatically start multiple test virtual machines, install test software, run test scripts, and collect results.
Teaching experiment environment management
Teachers need to prepare a network experiment environment for students. Using the MCP server, you can quickly deploy multiple interconnected virtual machines, simulate the network topology, and configure routing and firewall rules.
Data recovery drill
IT administrators need to regularly test the backup recovery process. Using the MCP server, you can restore the virtual machine from a snapshot and verify the integrity and recoverability of the backup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to purchase VMware Workstation Pro?
Which operating systems does this MCP server support?
What is the vmrest service? Why do I need it?
How to ensure connection security?
Can I control multiple virtual machines at the same time?
Which functions will be affected if the virtual machine does not have VMware Tools installed?
How to get the path or ID of a virtual machine?
What should I do if a connection error occurs?

Related resources

GitHub project repository
Source code and latest version of the MCP server
VMware Workstation Pro documentation
Official VMware Workstation Pro usage documentation
Model Context Protocol specification
Official specification and standard of the MCP protocol
Claude developer platform
Claude AI assistant and development tools
Python official website
Download and documentation of the Python programming language

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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