Dovetail MCP server

Overview

The Dovetail MCP server enables AI models to securely access and search your Dovetail workspace. This STDIO-based server implements the Model Context Protocol specification, allowing you to use Dovetail's capabilities in MCP-compatible tools like Claude Desktop and Cursor.

Requirements

• Node.js 22 or higher (download Node)
• A Dovetail API token (see Authorization)
• An MCP-compatible client

Installation

Option 1: Download pre-built script

1. Download the latest index.js here
2. Head over to configuration to continue

Option 2: Setup from source

1. Clone the repository:

   Bash

   git clone https://github.com/dovetail/dovetail-mcp.git
   cd dovetail-mcp

2. Install dependencies:

   Bash

   yarn install

3. Build the project:

   Bash

   yarn build

4. Locate and copy the dist/index.js filepath (this will copy the path to your clipboard for the configuration step):

   Bash

   realpath dist/index.js | pbcopy

Configuration

We recommend setting this up in an MCP client like Claude or Cursor by entering the following:

Claude: Please see the MCP website for step by step instructions

Cursor: Navigate to Settings → Tools & Integrations → Add Custom MCP

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dovetail-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["<path-to-your-index-js-file>"],
      "env": {
        "DOVETAIL_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}