How do I install the p6xer 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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P6xer MCP Server

MCP server for Primavera P6 XER schedule files — parse, analyze, and quality-check with AI

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What is the P6xer MCP Server?

MCP server for Primavera P6 XER schedule files — parse, analyze, and quality-check with AI

What it actually does

Exposes 13 Tools, 3 Resources, and 2 Prompts so any MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) can interactively parse, query, and analyze .xer schedule 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
project_id	numeric P6 project ID (e.g. "1234")
project_short_name	project short name string (e.g. "PROJ1")
parse_xer_file	Parse an XER file — project list, totals, status breakdowns
get_project_activities	Activities with filters: project_id, project_short_name, status, task_type
get_critical_path	Critical path activities (float ≤ 0), sorted by early start
analyze_resource_utilization	Planned/actual hours & costs per resource; over-allocation flags
check_schedule_quality	DCMA-style check: missing logic, long durations, high float, unresourced tasks
get_resources	List resources, optionally filtered by type
get_resource_assignments	Resource–activity assignments with enriched names and costs
get_wbs	Work Breakdown Structure hierarchy
get_relationships	Predecessor/successor relationships enriched with task codes
get_calendars	Calendar definitions with hours-per-period data
get_schedule_summary	At-a-glance stats: counts, date range, critical count
get_earned_value	EVM: PV, EV, AC, CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC per project

How to install the P6xer MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "p6xer": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["p6xer-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

“Use P6xer to project id.”
“Use P6xer to project short name.”
“Use P6xer to parse xer file.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Primavera P6 XER schedule files — parse, analyze, and quality-check with AI Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.