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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.xano.com/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

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Prerequisites

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Installation

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Install the MCP Server

Add the Xano Developer MCP to your Claude Desktop configuration file.
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xano": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@xano/developer-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
Save the file and fully quit and restart Claude Desktop so the new server is loaded. Reopening the window is not enough.

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Verify Setup

In Claude Desktop, ask:
“What version of the Xano Developer MCP is installed?”
Claude should call mcp_version and return the current version number.

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Usage

The Developer MCP gives Claude Desktop access to XanoScript documentation, code validation, and CLI/API references. Because Claude Desktop is a chat surface (not a code editor), it’s best suited for asking questions, drafting XanoScript snippets, and validating code you paste into the chat. For example: 
Validate this XanoScript and fix any issues:

query users { return db.user.list({}) }
You can also ask it conceptual questions like: 
What's the difference between a XanoScript function and a query? When should I use each?
For full project-building workflows where the AI writes files directly into your workspace, use Claude Code or VS Code with Claude Code instead.

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What’s Next

Tools Reference

Explore all 6 tools available in the Developer MCP

Resources & Library

Access MCP resources and use the package as an npm library