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Strapi MCP server

Built-in MCP endpoint in Strapi 5 (5.47.0+) that lets AI clients list, create, update, delete, publish and unpublish content and manage Media Library assets. Tools are generated from your content-type schema and filtered by the permissions of the Admin token used to connect. It runs locally from @strapi/strapi (npm) with API key auth.

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Install

Claude Code

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Terminal
claude mcp add strapi-mcp --transport http http://localhost:1337/mcp -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN"

Codex

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Terminal
codex mcp add strapi-mcp --url http://localhost:1337/mcp --bearer-token-env-var YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN

Cursor

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JSON
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strapi-mcp": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "http://localhost:1337/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN"
      }
    }
  }
}

Generic

JSON
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:1337/mcp",
        "--header",
        "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

list
List entries of a collection type with pagination, sorting and filtering (generated per content type)
get
Get a single entry by document ID, or the single-type document
create
Create a new entry (draft if Draft & Publish is enabled)
update
Update an existing entry by document ID
write
Create or update a single-type document
delete
Delete an entry by document ID
publish
Publish a draft entry
unpublish
Unpublish a published entry
discard_draft
Discard draft changes and revert to the published version
media_list_assets
List Media Library assets with pagination and optional filters
media_get_asset
Return a single asset by numeric id
media_list_folders
Return the complete Media Library folder tree
media_update_asset
Update an asset's name, alternativeText or caption
media_delete_assets
Permanently delete assets in bulk (supports dryRun)
log
Log a message to the Strapi server console (development mode only)

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

Notes and caveats

  • Self-hosted: the server runs inside your own Strapi instance at /mcp, so there is no vendor-hosted URL; localhost:1337 in the snippets is the docs example.
  • Disabled by default; enable with mcp.enabled: true in config/server and restart.
  • Requires Strapi 5.47.0+ (GA in 5.49.0 per Strapi blog, 2026-09-03); Media Library tools need 5.54.0+.
  • Listed as a free feature.
  • Auth is a Strapi Admin token sent as a Bearer header.
  • Content tool names are generated per content type.
  • Stateless, POST only.
  • Cannot upload new media files.
  • MCP audit logging is Enterprise-only (5.52.0+).
  • Plugins can add tools through the strapi.ai.mcp service.

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FAQ

What does the Strapi MCP server do?

Built-in MCP endpoint in Strapi 5 (5.47.0+) that lets AI clients list, create, update, delete, publish and unpublish content and manage Media Library assets. Tools are generated from your content-type schema and filtered by the permissions of the Admin token used to connect. The vendor documents 15 tools, including list, get, create and update.

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

Run claude mcp add strapi-mcp --transport http http://localhost:1337/mcp -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ADMIN_TOKEN", copied from Strapi's docs. This page also has snippets for Codex, Cursor and Generic.

Does the Strapi MCP server need authentication?

Yes, API key. Transport: Streamable HTTP. Status: GA, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 5 Strapi pages, then re-checked independently.

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