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aps-mcp-server

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Experimental Model Context Protocol server providing access to Autodesk Platform Services API.

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Overview

aps-mcp-server is an experimental Model Context Protocol server built with Node.js that provides access to the Autodesk Platform Services API, featuring fine-grained access control using Secure Service Accounts.

To use aps-mcp-server, clone the repository, install dependencies, set up your environment variables with APS credentials, and run the server using the provided commands. You can also connect it with tools like the Model Context Protocol Inspector or Claude Desktop.

  • Provides access to Autodesk Platform Services API. - Supports fine-grained access control with Secure Service Accounts. - Easy setup and integration with existing Autodesk services.
  1. Integrating Autodesk services into custom applications.
  2. Managing access to Autodesk Construction Cloud projects.
  3. Facilitating server-to-server communication for Autodesk APIs.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect aps-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aps-mcp-server-petrbroz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aps-mcp-server-petrbroz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aps-mcp-server-petrbroz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aps-mcp-server-petrbroz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aps-mcp-server-petrbroz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aps-mcp-server-petrbroz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "aps-mcp-server-petrbroz": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aps-mcp-server-petrbroz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aps-mcp-server-petrbroz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aps-mcp-server-petrbroz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aps-mcp-server-petrbroz": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-aps-mcp-server-petrbroz"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using aps-mcp-server?

You need Node.js, APS app credentials, and provisioned access to ACC or BIM360.

Is there a graphical interface for interacting with the server?

Yes, you can use the Model Context Protocol Inspector for a graphical interface.

Can I use this server for production applications?

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