Prefect MCP Server
by fortunto2
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 Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configuration built using the prefect-mcp-server
package and designed to run reliably using uvx
. It's specifically configured for use with the Cursor IDE to provide contextual help and guidance when working with Prefect MCP.
How to use Prefect MCP Server?
First, ensure you have Python 3.9+, a virtual environment tool like uv
, and Prefect 3 installed. Then, create and activate your virtual environment and install prefect-mcp-server
using uv pip install -U prefect-mcp-server
. Configure the server via the .cursor/mcp.json
file and set necessary environment variables like PREFECT_API_URL
. Finally, start the server using uv run <script>
or let Cursor IDE invoke it automatically.
Key features of Prefect MCP Server
Reliable server execution via
uvx
Configuration tailored for Cursor IDE
Integration with Prefect 3
Uses Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Includes Cursor Rules for contextual help
Use cases of Prefect MCP Server
Providing contextual help and guidance in Cursor IDE when working with Prefect MCP
Running a reliable Prefect MCP server in a development environment
Integrating Prefect workflows with MCP clients
Developing and testing Prefect integrations with Cursor IDE
FAQ from Prefect MCP Server
What is Prefect MCP?
What is Prefect MCP?
Prefect MCP stands for Prefect Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for providing contextual information about models and workflows.
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. You can also set environment variables in a .env
file.
Where can I find more documentation?
Where can I find more documentation?
Detailed documentation is available in the docs/prefect_mcp_documentation.md
file, as well as the Prefect and MCP documentation websites.
What are Cursor Rules?
What are Cursor Rules?
Cursor Rules, located in the .cursor/rules/
directory, provide contextual help and guidance when working with Prefect MCP in the Cursor IDE.