devbox-mcp
npxBasicThe devbox-mcp server allows AI agents to manage Microsoft Dev Box resources. It provides tools to create, configure, and delete Dev Box instances. It connects to the Microsoft Dev Box API to perform these actions. Developers use it to automate Dev Box management tasks, such as setting up development environments or cleaning up unused resources.
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Overview
The devbox-mcp server allows AI agents to manage Microsoft Dev Box resources. It provides tools to create, configure, and delete Dev Box instances. It connects to the Microsoft Dev Box API to perform these actions. Developers use it to automate Dev Box management tasks, such as setting up development environments or cleaning up unused resources.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @microsoft/devbox-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"microsoft-devbox-mcp-npm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @microsoft/devbox-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from devbox-mcp?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for devbox-mcp
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from devbox-mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DEVBOX-MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your devbox-mcp API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in devbox-mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in devbox-mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in devbox-mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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