Alpaca Cloud MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Alpaca Cloud in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http alpaca-cloud https://mcp.alpaca-cloud.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alpaca-cloud": {
      "url": "https://mcp.alpaca-cloud.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add alpaca-cloud -e ALPACACLOUD_URL=... -e ALPACACLOUD_SERVICE_KEY=... -- npx -y @alpacacloud/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alpaca-cloud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@alpacacloud/mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ALPACACLOUD_URL": "...",
        "ALPACACLOUD_SERVICE_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Alpaca Cloud MCP server do?

Connect AI agents to Alpaca Cloud: Postgres, Auth, Storage, Sandboxes, and Workflows.

Is the Alpaca Cloud MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Alpaca Cloud run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Alpaca Cloud to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http alpaca-cloud https://mcp.alpaca-cloud.com/mcp

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