Dapr MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Dapr in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add dapr -e DAPR_GRPC_PORT=... -- docker run -i --rm -e DAPR_GRPC_PORT ghcr.io/dapr/dapr-mcp-server:v0.0.3

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dapr": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "DAPR_GRPC_PORT",
        "ghcr.io/dapr/dapr-mcp-server:v0.0.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DAPR_GRPC_PORT": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Dapr MCP server do?

Dapr state, pub/sub, bindings, secrets, locks, crypto, conversation, actors, invocation as MCP tools

Is the Dapr MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Dapr run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Dapr to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add dapr -e DAPR_GRPC_PORT=... -- docker run -i --rm -e DAPR_GRPC_PORT ghcr.io/dapr/dapr-mcp-server:v0.0.3

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