How do I install the payload mcp server?

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Payload MCP Server

Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server - A specialized Model Context Protocol server for Payload CMS

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What is the Payload MCP Server?

Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server - A specialized Model Context Protocol server for Payload CMS

The short version

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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
validate	Validate code for collections, fields, globals, and config
query	Query validation rules and best practices
mcp_query	Execute SQL-like queries for Payload CMS structures
generate_template	Generates code templates for various Payload CMS components.
generate_collection
generate_field
scaffold_project

Example prompts to try

“Use Payload to validate.”
“Use Payload to query.”
“Use Payload to mcp query.”

Frequently asked questions

Payload CMS 3.0 MCP Server - A specialized Model Context Protocol server for Payload CMS Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.