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Official Dovetail MCP Server
README
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for connecting AI tools to the Dovetail API.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 22 or higher (download Node from nodejs.org)
- A Dovetail API token (see Dovetail API Documentation for details on obtaining one)
Installation
Option 1: Download Pre-built Script
- Download the latest
index.jshere - Head over to configuration to continue
Option 2: Setup from Source
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/dovetail/dovetail-mcp.git cd dovetail-mcpInstall dependencies:
yarn installBuild the project:
yarn buildLocate and copy the
dist/index.jsfilepath (this will copy the path to your clipboard for the configuration step):realpath dist/index.js | pbcopy
Configuration
We recommend setting this up in an MCP client like Claude or Cursor by entering the following:
Claude: Please see the MCP website for step by step instructions
Cursor: Navigate to Settings → Tools & Integrations → Add Custom MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["<path-to-your-index-js-file>"],
"env": {
"DOVETAIL_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
}
}
}
}
License
MIT
Installing Dovetail
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/dovetail/dovetail-mcpFAQ
Is Dovetail MCP free?
Yes, Dovetail MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Dovetail need an API key?
No, Dovetail runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Dovetail hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Dovetail in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Dovetail on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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