MCP Server Overview
The Hubify MCP server exposes labs, experiments, agents, and knowledge to AI coding assistants.
MCP Server
Hubify Labs includes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes your lab's data and capabilities to AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible tools.
What It Does
The MCP server lets AI assistants:
- Read lab status, experiment results, agent activity, and knowledge base entries
- Execute experiments, create tasks, trigger reviews, and manage pods
- Access structured prompts for research workflows
Instead of copy-pasting data between your lab and your coding environment, the MCP server provides direct, structured access.
Architecture
┌──────────────────┐ MCP Protocol ┌──────────────────┐
│ Claude Code │◄──────────────────►│ Hubify MCP │
│ Cursor │ (stdio/SSE) │ Server │
│ Other MCP Host │ │ │
└──────────────────┘ └────────┬──────────┘
│
┌────────▼──────────┐
│ Hubify Labs API │
│ api.hubify.com │
└───────────────────┘
The MCP server runs locally and communicates with the Hubify API on your behalf. It translates MCP tool calls and resource reads into API requests.
Capabilities
| MCP Feature | Hubify Implementation |
|---|---|
| Tools | 18 tools for experiments, agents, tasks, pods, papers, knowledge |
| Resources | Lab status, experiment data, knowledge entries, paper drafts |
| Prompts | Pre-built prompts for research analysis, paper writing, code review |
Quick Start
# Install the MCP server
npm install -g @hubify/mcp-server
# Configure with your API key
hubify mcp setup --api-key $HUBIFY_API_KEY
# Test the connection
hubify mcp test
Then add the server to your MCP host configuration. See Setup for detailed instructions.
When to Use
Use the MCP server when you want your AI assistant to:
- Query experiment results without leaving your editor
- Create and monitor experiments from within Claude Code
- Search the knowledge base during paper writing
- Check pod status and cost while debugging on a pod
- Trigger standups and reviews from your development environment