How do I install the llamacloud 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 `LLAMA_CLOUD_API_KEY`, `OPENAI_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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Llamacloud MCP Server

`llamacloud-mcp` is a tool that allows you to use LlamaCloud as an MCP server. It can be used to query LlamaCloud indexes and extract data from files.

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What is the Llamacloud MCP Server?

llamacloud-mcp is a tool that allows you to use LlamaCloud as an MCP server. It can be used to query LlamaCloud indexes and extract data from files.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
llama_index_documentation

How to install the Llamacloud MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "llama_index_docs_server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "llamacloud-mcp@latest",
        "--index",
        "your-index-name:Description of your index",
        "--index",
        "your-other-index-name:Description of your other index",
        "--extract-agent",
        "extract-agent-name:Description of your extract agent",
        "--project-name",
        "<Your LlamaCloud Project Name>",
        "--org-id",
        "<Your LlamaCloud Org ID>",
        "--api-key",
        "<Your LlamaCloud API Key>"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Llamacloud MCP to Usage.”

Frequently asked questions

`llamacloud-mcp` is a tool that allows you to use LlamaCloud as an MCP server. It can be used to query LlamaCloud indexes and extract data from files. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.