How do I install the ibm code engine mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `MCP_ACTIVITY_ENABLED`, `MCP_ACTIVITY_EVENTS_PATH`, `MCP_ACTIVITY_SESSION_ID`, `MCP_ACTIVITY_CHAT_LABEL`, `IBMCLOUD_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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IBM Code Engine MCP Server

Connect AI assistants to IBM Code Engine for project, app, build, job, and runtime operations.

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What is the IBM Code Engine MCP Server?

Connect AI assistants to IBM Code Engine for project, app, build, job, and runtime operations.

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How to install the IBM Code Engine MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fetch": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp-fetch-server.<subdomain>.<region>.codeengine.appdomain.cloud/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
MCP_ACTIVITY_ENABLED	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
MCP_ACTIVITY_EVENTS_PATH	Filesystem location the server is allowed to use.	Optional
MCP_ACTIVITY_SESSION_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
MCP_ACTIVITY_CHAT_LABEL	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
IBMCLOUD_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use IBM Code Engine to MCP.”
“Use IBM Code Engine to Started.”
“Use IBM Code Engine to Legacy.”

Frequently asked questions

Connect AI assistants to IBM Code Engine for project, app, build, job, and runtime operations. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.