Frappe Dev MCP Server
MCP server for Frappe/ERPNext development with AI assistance for DocTypes, bench commands, and APIs
What can you do with Frappe Dev MCP Server?
- DocType Creation: Automatically generate DocType JSON definitions and Python controllers
- Bench Commands: Execute bench commands for development workflows
- App Management: Create, install, and manage Frappe apps
- API Endpoints: Generate custom API endpoints
- Database Operations: Run migrations and database management
- App Structure Analysis: Get detailed app directory structures
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
frappe-dev-mcp-serverclaude mcp add frappe-dev-mcp-server -e 'FRAPPE_PATH=<FRAPPE_PATH>' -- npx -y frappe-dev-mcp-server@1.0.1
{
"mcpServers": {
"frappe-dev-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"frappe-dev-mcp-server@1.0.1"
],
"env": {
"FRAPPE_PATH": "<FRAPPE_PATH>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
FRAPPE_PATHPath to your Frappe/ERPNext bench directory (defaults to current directory if not specified)
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
Frappe/ERPNext MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistance for Frappe/ERPNext development. This server offers tools to help with creating DocTypes, running bench commands, managing apps, and other Frappe development tasks.
Features
- DocType Creation: Automatically generate DocType JSON definitions and Python controllers
- Bench Commands: Execute bench commands for development workflows
- App Management: Create, install, and manage Frappe apps
- API Endpoints: Generate custom API endpoints
- Database Operations: Run migrations and database management
- App Structure Analysis: Get detailed app directory structures
Installation
- Clone or download this repository
- Install dependencies:
npm install - Build the server:
npm run build
Configuration
Set the FRAPPE_PATH environment variable to point to your Frappe bench directory:
export FRAPPE_PATH="/path/to/your/frappe/bench"
If not set, it defaults to /Users/mac/ERPNext/mkahawa.
Usage
With GitHub Copilot Chat (SSE Transport)
The server now supports SSE transport for use with GitHub Copilot Chat:
- Build and run the SSE server:
npm run build npm run sse - The server will be automatically discovered by GitHub Copilot Chat at
http://localhost:3000/sse
With Claude Desktop (Stdio Transport)
Add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"frappe-dev": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/mac/ERPNext/mkahawa/frappe-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"FRAPPE_PATH": "/Users/mac/ERPNext/mkahawa"
}
}
}
}
With other MCP clients
Run the server directly:
node dist/index.js
Available Tools
frappe_create_doctype
Creates a new Frappe DocType with JSON definition and Python controller.
Parameters:
app_name: Name of the Frappe appdoctype_name: Name of the DocTypemodule: Module where DocType belongsfields: Array of field definitionsis_submittable: Whether the DocType is submittable (default: false)is_child: Whether this is a child DocType (default: false)
frappe_run_bench_command
Executes bench commands for Frappe development.
Parameters:
command: Bench command to executesite: Site name (optional)cwd: Working directory (optional)
frappe_get_app_structure
Gets the directory structure of a Frappe app.
Parameters:
app_name: Name of the Frappe app
frappe_create_api_endpoint
Creates a custom API endpoint for a Frappe app.
Parameters:
app_name: Name of the Frappe appendpoint_name: Name of the API endpointmethod: HTTP method (get, post, put, delete) (default: get)code: Python code for the API endpoint
frappe_migrate_database
Runs database migration for a Frappe site.
Parameters:
site: Site name to migrate
frappe_install_app
Installs a Frappe app on a site.
Parameters:
app_name: Name of the app to installsite: Site name
frappe_create_app
Creates a new Frappe app.
Parameters:
app_name: Name of the new apptitle: Title of the apppublisher: Publisher namedescription: App description (optional)
Example Usage
Creating a DocType
{
"app_name": "my_app",
"doctype_name": "Customer Order",
"module": "Orders",
"fields": [
{
"fieldname": "customer",
"label": "Customer",
"fieldtype": "Link",
"options": "Customer",
"reqd": true
},
{
"fieldname": "order_date",
"label": "Order Date",
"fieldtype": "Date",
"reqd": true
},
{
"fieldname": "total_amount",
"label": "Total Amount",
"fieldtype": "Currency",
"reqd": true
}
]
}
Running Bench Commands
{
"command": "migrate",
"site": "my_site.local"
}
Development
To modify the server:
- Edit files in the
src/directory - Run
npm run buildto compile TypeScript - Test with
npm run devfor development mode
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- Frappe/ERPNext bench environment
- Access to Frappe bench commands
License
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details
Frequently asked questions
What is Frappe Dev MCP Server?
MCP server for Frappe/ERPNext development with AI assistance for DocTypes, bench commands, and APIs
How do I install Frappe Dev MCP Server?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add frappe-dev-mcp-server -e 'FRAPPE_PATH=<FRAPPE_PATH>' -- npx -y frappe-dev-mcp-server@1.0.1. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Frappe Dev MCP Server need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Frappe Dev MCP Server open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Frappe Dev MCP Server?
It is published by SajmustafaKe. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.