Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server
BasicPayload CMS 3.0 MCP Server is designed to improve the development experience for Payload CMS applications by providing tools for code validation, template generation, and project scaffolding. It integrates with Cursor IDE to streamline the development process.
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Overview
Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server is designed to improve the development experience for Payload CMS applications by providing tools for code validation, template generation, and project scaffolding. It integrates with Cursor IDE to streamline the development process.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npm install payloadcmsmcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"payload-cms-3-0-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npm install payloadcmsmcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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