Introducing the DX MCP Server

Today, we’re excited to launch the DX Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server in public preview. With the DX MCP Server, you can access DX data directly from your favorite AI agents and tools such as Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

What is MCP?

Originally proposed by Anthropic, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as a powerful open standard for linking large language models (LLMs) to external tools and data sources. As LLMs evolve from static chat interfaces to autonomous agents, MCP provides a structured way to inject real-time, relevant context—like system metrics, code ownership data, or incident history—into their reasoning.

By supporting MCP, DX enables customers to interact with their DX data from their preferred AI tools. This enables instantaneous insights wherever you are, and the ability to perform custom AI-powered analysis of DX data.

The DX MCP Server

The DX MCP Server is a locally-run server that exposes your DX instance to MCP-compatible AI clients. To get started:

• Visit our GitHub repository and follow the setup instructions in the README.

• Add the following configuration block to your client’s MCP config file:

   

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "DX Data": {
  	"command": "dx-mcp-server",
  	"args": ["run"],
  	"env": {
    	"DB_URL": "YOUR-DATABASE-URL"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP clients maintain the MCP config file in different locations:

1. Cursor – mcp.json
2. Windsurf – mcp_config.json
3. Claude – claude_desktop_config.json

For integration with other MCP compatible clients, please refer to the client specific config documentation.

What’s next

This public preview is just the beginning. We’re actively investing in:

• A DX-hosted remote MCP server, eliminating the need to run one locally.
• Authentication and authorization workflows, to ensure secure data access.
• Broader MCP protocol support across new clients and use cases.

Beyond MCP, our goal is to continuously enhance AI-driven capabilities in DX. Stay tuned for updates as we launch new products and features.