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npxVerifiedThe hf MCP server connects AI agents to Hugging Face Hub, allowing access to models, datasets, and spaces. It provides tools for model inference, dataset loading, and Gradio app integration. Developers use it to deploy and interact with Hugging Face resources in AI workflows.
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Overview
The hf MCP server connects AI agents to Hugging Face Hub, allowing access to models, datasets, and spaces. It provides tools for model inference, dataset loading, and Gradio app integration. Developers use it to deploy and interact with Hugging Face resources in AI workflows.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y hf-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"huggingface-hf-mcp-server-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y hf-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from hf?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for hf
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from hf. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HF_API_KEY | Yes | Your hf API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in hf?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in hf"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in hf with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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