VMware Fusion MCP Server

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About VMware Fusion MCP Server

A MCP Server for Managing VMware Fusion Virtual Machines.

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vmware-fusion": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "vmware-fusion-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "VMREST_USER": "your-username",
        "VMREST_PASS": "your-password"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is VMware Fusion MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for managing VMware Fusion virtual machines via the Fusion REST API. It is built with FastMCP and designed for developers who want to control VMware Fusion VMs programmatically from LLMs, agents, or MCP-compatible clients.

How to use VMware Fusion MCP Server?

Install the package with uvx or pip, enable the VMware Fusion REST API in Fusion Pro (default port 8697), and set the VMREST_USER and VMREST_PASS environment variables. Then run the server using uvx vmware-fusion-mcp-server or make run with the credentials.

Key features of VMware Fusion MCP Server

List all VMs registered in VMware Fusion.
Retrieve detailed info about a specific VM.
Perform power actions: on, off, suspend, pause, unpause, reset.
Query the current power state of a VM.
Exposes all features as MCP tools for LLMs and agent frameworks.

Use cases of VMware Fusion MCP Server

Automate VM lifecycle management from an AI assistant.
Integrate VMware Fusion control into CI/CD pipelines via MCP.
Build agentic workflows that power on or suspend VMs on demand.

FAQ from VMware Fusion MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for using VMware Fusion MCP Server?

You need VMware Fusion Pro with the REST API enabled, Python 3.10 or newer, and uv (recommended) or pip for installation.

How do I authenticate with the VMware Fusion REST API?

Set the VMREST_USER and VMREST_PASS environment variables to your vmrest API credentials. These must be provided to the server at startup.

What is the default port for the VMware Fusion REST API?

The REST API listens on port 8697 by default. This can be changed in Fusion Pro settings.

How can I integrate this server with VS Code or other MCP clients?

Add a configuration entry to your MCP server config (e.g., .vscode/mcp.json) using uvx as the command, and include the required environment variables for authentication.

What tools does the server expose?

The server provides four tools: list_vms, get_vm_info, power_vm (with actions on, off, suspend, pause, unpause, reset), and get_vm_power_state.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for using VMware Fusion MCP Server?

You need VMware Fusion Pro with the REST API enabled, Python 3.10 or newer, and `uv` (recommended) or `pip` for installation.

How do I authenticate with the VMware Fusion REST API?

Set the `VMREST_USER` and `VMREST_PASS` environment variables to your vmrest API credentials. These must be provided to the server at startup.

What is the default port for the VMware Fusion REST API?

The REST API listens on port `8697` by default. This can be changed in Fusion Pro settings.

How can I integrate this server with VS Code or other MCP clients?

Add a configuration entry to your MCP server config (e.g., `.vscode/mcp.json`) using `uvx` as the command, and include the required environment variables for authentication.

What tools does the server expose?

The server provides four tools: `list_vms`, `get_vm_info`, `power_vm` (with actions on, off, suspend, pause, unpause, reset), and `get_vm_power_state`.

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