How do I install the aws cognito 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 `AWS_COGNITO_USER_POOL_ID`, `AWS_COGNITO_USER_POOL_CLIENT_ID` 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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Aws Cognito MCP Server

AWS Cognito authentication server for Model Context Protocol

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What is the Aws Cognito MCP Server?

AWS Cognito authentication server for Model Context Protocol

What you get

Log in to your AWS Console and navigate to Amazon Cognito 2. Create a User Pool or use an existing one 3. Note your User Pool ID and App Client ID 4. Set these values as environment variables or in a .env file (you need .env file only when you use claude code, not claude desktop):

Configuration and credentials

AWS account with Cognito User Pool configured - Node.js 18 or higher

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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
sign_up	Register a new user
sign_up_confirm_code_from_email	Verify account with confirmation code
sign_in	Authenticate a user
sign_out	Sign out the current user
getCurrentUser	Get the current signed-in user
reset_password_send_code	Request password reset code
reset_password_veryify_code	Reset password with verification code
change_password	Change password for signed-in user
refresh_session	Refresh the authentication tokens
update_user_attributes	Update user profile attributes
delete_user	Delete the current signed-in user
resend_confirmation_code	Resend account verification code
verify_software_token	Verify TOTP for MFA

How to install the Aws Cognito MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cognito-mcp-server": {
      "command": "/path/to/mcp-server-aws-cognito/build/index.js",
      "env": {
        "AWS_COGNITO_USER_POOL_ID": "your-user-pool-id",
        "AWS_COGNITO_USER_POOL_CLIENT_ID": "your-app-client-id"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

AWS account with Cognito User Pool configured - Node.js 18 or higher

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Aws Cognito to sign up.”
“Use Aws Cognito to sign up confirm code from email.”
“Use Aws Cognito to sign in.”

Frequently asked questions

AWS Cognito authentication server for Model Context Protocol Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.