Overview
Arrakis MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes Arrakis VM sandbox functionality to Large Language Models (LLMs).
To use the Arrakis MCP Server, clone the repository from GitHub, configure your LLM tool to use the server by adding the necessary MCP configuration, and then utilize the provided API resources and tools.
- Exposes VM sandbox functionality to LLMs - Provides API resources to manage VMs - Supports operations like starting, restoring, and destroying VMs
- Running isolated environments for LLMs to execute code.
- Managing multiple VM instances for testing and development.
- Creating snapshots of VMs for backup and recovery.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Arrakis 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": {
"arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh"
]
}
}
}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": {
"arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-arrakis-mcp-server-abshkbh"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What is the purpose of the Arrakis MCP Server?
It allows LLMs to interact with virtual machine sandboxes for executing tasks in a controlled environment.
Is there a license for using the Arrakis MCP Server?
Yes, it is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.
How can I contribute to the project?
You can contribute by submitting issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.