How do I install the ignition 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 `IGNITION_URL`, `IGNITION_API_TOKEN`, `IGNITION_BRIDGE_SECRET`, `IGNITION_ALLOW_WRITES` 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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Ignition MCP Server

MCP server for Inductive Automation Ignition: tags, alarms, history, and Perspective

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What is the Ignition MCP Server?

MCP server for Inductive Automation Ignition: tags, alarms, history, and Perspective

What it actually does

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Inductive Automation Ignition. It gives an AI assistant, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or any MCP client, structured access to an Ignition gateway: browse and write tags, query history and alarms, manage projects, and deploy full Perspective views.

REST plane. — The gateway's native /data/api/v1 API, authenticated with an API key, used
Bridge plane. — A small WebDev project (mcp-bridge) you install once on the gateway. It

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How to install the Ignition MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ignition": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["ignition-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "IGNITION_URL": "your-value",
        "IGNITION_API_TOKEN": "your-value",
        "IGNITION_BRIDGE_SECRET": "your-value",
        "IGNITION_ALLOW_WRITES": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
IGNITION_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
IGNITION_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
IGNITION_BRIDGE_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
IGNITION_ALLOW_WRITES	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Inductive Automation Ignition: tags, alarms, history, and Perspective Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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