How do I install the modal mcp toolbox 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.

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Modal MCP Toolbox MCP Server

This runs against your modal account, so you will need to have a modal account and be logged in.

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What is the Modal MCP Toolbox MCP Server?

This runs against your modal account, so you will need to have a modal account and be logged in.

What it needs from you

A modal account and a configured modal CLI. - UV - A client that supports MCP. Such as the Claude Desktop App or Goose This runs against your modal account, so you will need to have a modal account and be logged in.

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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
run_python_code_in_sandbox	Let's you run python code in a sandboxed environment.
generate_flux_image	Generate an image using the FLUX model.

How to install the Modal MCP Toolbox MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modal-toolbox": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["modal-mcp-toolbox"]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

A modal account and a configured modal CLI. - UV - A client that supports MCP. Such as the Claude Desktop App or Goose This runs against your modal account, so you will need to have a modal account and be logged in.

Example prompts to try

“Use Modal MCP Toolbox to run python code in sandbox.”
“Use Modal MCP Toolbox to generate flux image.”
“Use Modal MCP Toolbox to Claude.”

Frequently asked questions

This runs against your modal account, so you will need to have a modal account and be logged in. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.