Prefect MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
This repository provides a Prefect MCP server configuration using the `prefect-mcp-server` package with a reliable running mechanism via `uvx`. The configuration is tailored for use with the Cursor IDE.
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What is Prefect MCP Server?
This is a Prefect MCP server configuration using the prefect-mcp-server package, designed for reliable operation with uvx and optimized for use with the Cursor IDE. It allows you to manage and interact with Prefect workflows within the Model Context Protocol (MCP) framework.
How to use Prefect MCP Server?
- Install Python 3.9+ and a virtual environment tool like uv.
- Create and activate a virtual environment.
- Install
prefect-mcp-serverusinguv pip install -U prefect-mcp-server. - Configure the server via the
.cursor/mcp.jsonfile. - Set environment variables like
PREFECT_API_URLin a.envfile. - Start the server using
uv run <script>or automatically via Cursor IDE.
Key features of Prefect MCP Server
Reliable server execution via uvx
Configuration via .cursor/mcp.json
Environment variable support for Prefect configuration
Integration with Cursor IDE
Prefect 3.0 compatibility
Use cases of Prefect MCP Server
Developing Prefect workflows within the Cursor IDE
Managing Prefect deployments using the Model Context Protocol
Creating a consistent and reliable Prefect development environment
Integrating Prefect with other MCP-compatible tools
Providing contextual help and guidance with Cursor Rules
FAQ from Prefect MCP Server
What is Prefect?
What is Prefect?
Prefect is a workflow orchestration tool that helps you build, schedule, and monitor data pipelines.
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for communication between development tools and services.
What is uvx?
What is uvx?
uvx is used to ensure the server uses the exact package version installed via uv pip install, providing enhanced reliability and consistency.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
The server is configured via the .cursor/mcp.json file, which specifies the command and arguments for running the server.
Where can I find more information?
Where can I find more information?
Detailed documentation on the Prefect MCP Server functionality and usage is available in the docs/prefect_mcp_documentation.md file. Also, refer to the Prefect and MCP documentations.