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CAP MCP server

Local MCP server for the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) that lets AI assistants search the compiled CDS model of a project and semantically search CAP documentation locally. It runs locally from @cap-js/mcp-server (npm) and needs no auth.

Last verified 2 tools2 sources

Install

Terminal
claude mcp add cds-mcp -- npx -y @cap-js/mcp-server
Terminal
codex mcp add cds-mcp -- npx -y @cap-js/mcp-server

VS Code

JSON
{
  "servers": {
    "cds-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@cap-js/mcp-server"],
      "env": {},
      "type": "stdio"
    },
    "inputs": []
  }
}

Generic

JSON
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cds-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@cap-js/mcp-server"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Tools

search_model
Fuzzy search over definitions in the compiled CDS model, including annotations and HTTP endpoints.
search_docs
Local semantic search over preprocessed CAP documentation embeddings.

As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.

Notes and caveats

  • Published under SAP's cap-js GitHub org (copyright SAP SE).
  • Tools are documented as not a stable API.
  • Version 0.0.x.

FAQ

What does the CAP MCP server do?

Local MCP server for the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) that lets AI assistants search the compiled CDS model of a project and semantically search CAP documentation locally. The vendor documents 2 tools, including search_model and search_docs.

How do I add the CAP MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add cds-mcp -- npx -y @cap-js/mcp-server, copied from SAP's docs. This page also has snippets for Codex, VS Code and Generic.

Does the CAP MCP server need authentication?

No. The vendor documents it as needing no auth. Transport: stdio. Status: Unlabelled, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 2 SAP pages, then re-checked independently.

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