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# Mito AI MCP Server
This server enables LLMs to perform better data analysis and visualization, including best-in-class Excel-to-Python workflows.
### Prerequisites
To use the Mito AI MCP server the only requirement is uv. You can find installation instructions [here](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/).
### Cursor
**One-click install**
For quick installation, use the one-click install:
[](https://trymito.io/install/cursor?method=uv)
Manual install instructions
To manually add the server to Cursor, open the Command Palette (`Ctrl + Shift + P`) and go to `Cursor Settings: Tools & MCPs`. Scroll to *Install MCP Server* and select *Add Custom MCP*. This will open a JSON file with an `mcpServers` object, add the appropriate config there:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mito-ai": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mito-ai-mcp"
]
}
}
}
```
### VS Code
**One-click install**
For quick installation, use the one-click install:
[](https://trymito.io/install/vs-code?method=uv)
Manual install instructions
For manual installation, add the following JSON block to your User Settings (JSON) file in VS Code. You can do this by pressing `Ctrl + Shift + P` and typing `Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)`.
Optionally, you can add it to a file called `.vscode/mcp.json` in your workspace. This will allow you to share the configuration with others.
> Note that the `mcp` key is needed when using the `mcp.json` file.
Add the following MCP config:
```json
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"mito-ai": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mito-ai-mcp"]
}
}
}
}
```
### Claude Desktop
**One-click install**
1. Download the mcp bundle: [](https://github.com/mito-ds/mito/releases/latest/download/mito-ai-mcp.mcpb)
2. Double-click the `.mcpb` file. This should open Claude; follow the directions on screen.
### Claude Code
In your terminal enter:
```bash
claude mcp add --transport stdio mito-ai -- uvx mito-ai-mcp
```
You should see a success message on submit. You can also enter `claude` from the terminal, and use the `/mcp` command to make sure the mito-ai MCP server is connected.
### Other Applications
To connect the to this server in another MCP-compatible app, find its MCP settings page in the docs.
Then add:
* **Name**: mito-ai
* **Type**: stdio
* **Command**: uvx
* **Arguments**: mito-ai-mcp
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