Unifi MCP Server

What is Unifi MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides a Model Context Protocol interface for interacting with your UniFi network sites. It is intended for use with AI assistants and tools that support the MCP standard.

How to use Unifi MCP Server?

Configure the server in your MCP client (e.g., VS Code) by specifying the uv command with the path to the server directory and the main.py script. Set the environment variables UNIFI_HOST (your UniFi controller host) and UNIFI_API_KEY (your API key) for authentication.

Key features of Unifi MCP Server

• MCP-compliant server for UniFi sites
• Authenticates via API key and host configuration
• Runs using uv and Python

Use cases of Unifi MCP Server

• Allow an AI assistant to query or manage UniFi network devices and settings via natural language
• Integrate UniFi monitoring into MCP‑capable development tools (e.g., VS Code)
• Automate routine UniFi tasks through an AI‑driven agent

FAQ from Unifi MCP Server

What runtime and dependencies does Unifi MCP Server require?

It requires Python and the uv package manager to be installed on the system.

How do I authenticate with my UniFi controller?

Set the environment variable UNIFI_API_KEY to your API key and UNIFI_HOST to your UniFi controller’s hostname or IP address.

Is there any configuration beyond the environment variables?

No explicit additional configuration is documented; the server expects only the two mentioned environment variables and the command‑line invocation shown in the README.