One-Command Install
If your MCP client supports Skills.sh, install with a single command:Manual Setup
Add the Aident server URL to your client’s MCP configuration file.Claude Code
Claude Code
Run in your terminal:Or add to
~/.claude.json:Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop
Add to your config file:Or on Pro/Max/Team/Enterprise plans: Settings → Connectors → Add and enter
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
https://app.aident.ai/api/mcp.Cursor IDE
Cursor IDE
Add to
.cursor/mcp.json in your project root:VS Code (Copilot)
VS Code (Copilot)
Add to
.vscode/mcp.json in your project root:Windsurf
Windsurf
Add to
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json:ChatGPT Desktop
ChatGPT Desktop
Go to Settings → MCP Servers → Add Server, then enter:
Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI
Add to
~/.gemini/settings.json:Other Clients
Other Clients
Any MCP-compatible client (Codex, Goose, Kiro, OpenCode, Antigravity, Factory, etc.) can connect using the server URL
https://app.aident.ai/api/mcp. Refer to your client’s documentation for where to add MCP server configurations.Authenticate
On first use, your MCP client will automatically:- Discover Aident’s OAuth endpoints
- Open your browser for login (Google OAuth or magic link)
- Store your access token locally
Verify
Ask your AI assistant to use an Aident tool. You should see 22 tools available across auth, skills, integrations, playbooks, templates, and dashboard.Next Steps
- MCP Server Setup — Detailed setup guide with troubleshooting
- MCP API Reference — Full reference for all 22 tools