mcp_server_ibmcloud

Source

MCP server which provides IBM Cloud as a tool for use by LLM's, eg. via Anthopic Claude Desktop or map-cli (open source).

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Overview

The mcp_server_ibmcloud is a server that provides IBM Cloud as a tool for use by Large Language Models (LLMs), such as through Anthropic Claude Desktop or the open-source map-cli.

To use mcp_server_ibmcloud, you can integrate it with LLM applications by connecting to the IBM Cloud services it provides, either through the Anthropic Claude Desktop or the map-cli interface.

Integration with IBM Cloud for LLM applications - Support for Anthropic Claude Desktop - Open-source access via map-cli

Enhancing LLM capabilities with IBM Cloud resources.
Running LLM applications in a cloud environment.
Utilizing open-source tools for LLM development.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp_server_ibmcloud 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": {
    "mcp-server-ibmcloud-ccmitchellusa": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-ibmcloud-ccmitchellusa"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the purpose of mcp_server_ibmcloud?

It serves as a bridge to utilize IBM Cloud services for LLM applications.

Is mcp_server_ibmcloud open-source?

Yes! It is accessible via the map-cli, which is open-source.

Can I use mcp_server_ibmcloud with any LLM?

Yes! It is designed to work with various LLMs, including those that support the Anthropic Claude Desktop.

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