dovetail-mcp
Official Dovetail MCP Server
Documentation
Dovetail MCP Server
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
1. Download the latest `index.js` here
2. Head over to configuration to continue
Option 2: Setup from Source
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/dovetail/dovetail-mcp.git
cd dovetail-mcp2. Install dependencies:
yarn install3. Build the project:
yarn build4. Locate and copy the `dist/index.js` filepath (this will copy the path to your clipboard for the configuration step):
realpath dist/index.js | pbcopyConfiguration
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": [""],
"env": {
"DOVETAIL_API_TOKEN": ""
}
}
}
}License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is dovetail-mcp?
dovetail-mcp is Official Dovetail MCP Server
How do I install dovetail-mcp?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is dovetail-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/dovetail/dovetail-mcp and has 8 stars.
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