# Local MCP Setup

These guides show how to connect a local Umbraco MCP server to each host application. The examples use the [Developer MCP](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/cms-developer-mcp.md) package (`@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev`). If you are using a different Umbraco MCP server, replace the package name in the configuration.

## Before You Start

* **Node.js 22+** is required. Check your version by running `node -v` in your terminal.
* **Umbraco API User** — You need to create an [API User](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/fundamentals/data/users/api-users) in Umbraco before connecting. This user allows the MCP server to communicate securely with the Management API.

## Hosts

### [Claude Desktop](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/local-mcp-setup/claude-desktop.md)

Getting started with Claude Desktop.

### [Claude Code](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/local-mcp-setup/claude-code.md)

Getting started with Claude Code.

### [Cursor](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/local-mcp-setup/cursor.md)

Getting started with Cursor.

### [GitHub Copilot](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/local-mcp-setup/github-copilot.md)

Getting started with GitHub Copilot.

### [OpenAI Codex](/umbraco-in-ai/mcp/local-mcp-setup/openai-codex.md)

Getting started with OpenAI Codex.


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