How do I install the mcp perforce 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 `P4CONFIG`, `DEBUG` 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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MCP Perforce MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a clean interface for Perforce (P4) operations in Claude Desktop. This server wraps P4 commands

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What is the MCP Perforce MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a clean interface for Perforce (P4) operations in Claude Desktop. This server wraps P4 commands to make them

What the server does

Non-interactive operations — All commands are wrapped to avoid interactive prompts
Structured responses — Clean, parseable output instead of raw P4 output
Multi-project support — Automatically uses .p4config files for per-project settings
Common operations — Add, edit, delete, submit, revert, sync, and more
Changelist management — Create and submit changelists with explicit parameters
Error handling — Graceful error handling with clear error messages

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js 18+ installed - Perforce command-line client (p4) installed and in your PATH - .p4config files in your project directories (recommended)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Perforce MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perforce": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cocoon-ai/mcp-perforce"
      ],
      "env": {
        "P4CONFIG": ".p4config"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js 18+ installed - Perforce command-line client (p4) installed and in your PATH - .p4config files in your project directories (recommended)

Variable	Description	Required
P4CONFIG	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Perforce to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a clean interface for Perforce (P4) operations in Claude Desktop. This server wraps P4 commands to make them Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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