Govee MCP Server

MCP Server to control govee lights

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Overview

Govee MCP Server is a server application designed to control Govee LED devices using the Govee API through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

To use the Govee MCP Server, set up your environment variables in a .env file, install the server via Smithery or manually, and use the provided command line interface (CLI) to control your Govee devices.

Control Govee LED devices via API - Command line interface for direct control - Tools for turning devices on/off, setting colors, and adjusting brightness

Automating LED lighting in smart home setups.
Creating custom lighting effects for events or parties.
Integrating with other applications to control lighting based on user preferences.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Govee 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": {
    "govee-mcp-server-mathd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-govee-mcp-server-mathd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "govee-mcp-server-mathd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-govee-mcp-server-mathd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

How do I get my Govee API key?

You can obtain your API key from the Govee Developer Portal.

Can I control multiple Govee devices?

Yes! You can control multiple devices by specifying their IDs in the environment variables.

Is there a graphical user interface for this server?

No, the Govee MCP Server is primarily controlled via the command line interface.

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