UniFi Access MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install UniFi Access in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add unifi-access -e UNIFI_HOST=... -e UNIFI_USERNAME=... -e UNIFI_PASSWORD=... -- uvx unifi-access-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unifi-access": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "unifi-access-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNIFI_HOST": "...",
        "UNIFI_USERNAME": "...",
        "UNIFI_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add unifi-access -e UNIFI_HOST=... -e UNIFI_USERNAME=... -e UNIFI_PASSWORD=... -- uvx unifi-network-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unifi-access": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "unifi-network-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNIFI_HOST": "...",
        "UNIFI_USERNAME": "...",
        "UNIFI_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add unifi-access -e UNIFI_HOST=... -e UNIFI_USERNAME=... -e UNIFI_PASSWORD=... -- uvx unifi-protect-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unifi-access": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "unifi-protect-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "UNIFI_HOST": "...",
        "UNIFI_USERNAME": "...",
        "UNIFI_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the UniFi Access MCP server do?

Manage UniFi Access doors, credentials, policies, visitors, and events via MCP.

Is the UniFi Access 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 UniFi Access run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add UniFi Access to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add unifi-access -e UNIFI_HOST=... -e UNIFI_USERNAME=... -e UNIFI_PASSWORD=... -- uvx unifi-access-mcp

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