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, install the server, and use the provided command line interface (CLI) to control your Govee devices.
- Control Govee LED devices via API - Command line interface for direct device control - Tools for turning devices on/off, setting colors, and adjusting brightness
- Automating the control of LED lighting in smart homes.
- Integrating Govee devices with other applications using the MCP protocol.
- Developing custom scripts for personalized lighting experiences.
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": {
"mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}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": {
"mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-mathd-govee-mcp-server-mcp-mirror"
]
}
}
}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 interface for this server?
No, the Govee MCP Server is primarily controlled via the command line interface.