How do I install the mcp2lambda 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 `PRE_DISCOVERY` 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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MCP2Lambda MCP Server

This MCP server acts as a **bridge** between MCP clients and AWS Lambda functions, allowing generative AI models to access and run Lambda functions

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What is the MCP2Lambda MCP Server?

This MCP server acts as a bridge between MCP clients and AWS Lambda functions, allowing generative AI models to access and run Lambda functions as tools. This

What you get

MCP2Lambda enables LLMs to interact with AWS Lambda functions as tools, extending their capabilities beyond text generation. This allows models to:

Configuration and credentials

Python 3.12 or higher - AWS account with configured credentials - AWS Lambda functions (sample functions provided in the repo) - An application using Amazon Bedrock with the Converse API - An MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP2Lambda MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp2lambda": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "<full path to the mcp2lambda directory>",
        "run",
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.12 or higher - AWS account with configured credentials - AWS Lambda functions (sample functions provided in the repo) - An application using Amazon Bedrock with the Converse API - An MCP-compatible client like Claude Desktop

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP2Lambda to CustomerIdFromEmail.”
“Use MCP2Lambda to CustomerInfoFromId.”
“Use MCP2Lambda to RunPythonCode.”

Frequently asked questions

This MCP server acts as a **bridge** between MCP clients and AWS Lambda functions, allowing generative AI models to access and run Lambda functions as tools. This Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.