How do I install the Daytona (CLI) MCP server?

You can install the Daytona (CLI) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find Daytona (CLI) in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains.

Which AI clients support the Daytona (CLI) MCP server?

The Daytona (CLI) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure Daytona (CLI) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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Daytona (CLI) MCP Server

Community

Contributed by Daytona

Manage Daytona sandboxes from AI agents: create and control sandboxes, run commands and code in isolated environments, perform file and git operations, and generate preview links. Runs via the official MCP server shipped in the Daytona CLI.

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About the Daytona (CLI) MCP Server

The Daytona (CLI) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. Manage Daytona sandboxes from AI agents: create and control sandboxes, run commands and code in isolated environments, perform file and git operations, and generate preview links. Runs via the official MCP server shipped in the Daytona CLI. This is a community-contributed MCP server by Daytona.

Install the Daytona (CLI) MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. No authentication required — install and start using it immediately.

Transport Configuration

12345678{
  "type": "stdio",
  "command": "daytona",
  "args": [
    "mcp",
    "start"
  ]
}

Details

TransportLocal (stdio)

Hostinglocal

AuthNone required

Capabilities

Tools

Links

Repository Homepage Documentation

Supported AI Clients

The Daytona (CLI) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install Daytona (CLI) with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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