How do I install the tilt 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 `LOG_LEVEL`, `TILT_HOST` 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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Tilt MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with [Tilt](https://tilt.dev/) to provide programmatic access to Tilt resources and logs

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What is the Tilt MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with Tilt to provide programmatic access to Tilt resources and logs through LLM

What it actually does

The Tilt MCP server allows Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI assistants to interact with your Tilt development environment. It provides tools to:

Configuration

Python 3.10 or higher (required by FastMCP 2.0) - Tilt installed and configured - An MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, mcp-cli)

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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
trigger_resource	Triggers a Tilt resource to rebuild/update
enable_resource	Enables one or more Tilt resources
disable_resource	Disables one or more Tilt resources
wait_for_resource	Wait for a resource to reach a specific condition
list_resources	List all enabled Tilt resources with their status
get_resource_logs	Get logs from a specific resource with optional regex filtering
describe_resource	Get detailed information about a specific resource

How to install the Tilt MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tilt": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-v",
        "${HOME}/.tilt-dev:/home/mcp-user/.tilt-dev",
        "-v",
        "${HOME}/.tilt-mcp:/home/mcp-user/.tilt-mcp",
        "--network=host",
        "ghcr.io/rrmistry/tilt-mcp:latest"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Python 3.10 or higher (required by FastMCP 2.0) - Tilt installed and configured - An MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop, mcp-cli)

Example prompts to try

“Use Tilt MCP to trigger resource.”
“Use Tilt MCP to enable resource.”
“Use Tilt MCP to disable resource.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with [Tilt](https://tilt.dev/) to provide programmatic access to Tilt resources and logs through LLM Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.