@microsoft/devbox-mcp

Name: @microsoft/devbox-mcp
Author: microsoft1es

Model Context Protocol server for Microsoft Dev Box

Official

File System

Install Command

npx -y @microsoft/devbox-mcp

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "microsoft-devbox-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@microsoft/devbox-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

@microsoft/devbox-mcp is an officially maintained MCP server in the File System category, developed by microsoft1es. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. This lets Claude read, write, and organize files as part of any automated workflow.

About @microsoft/devbox-mcp

Overview

Model Context Protocol server for Microsoft Dev Box

Topics

azure, devcenter, devbox, dev box, mcp, mcp-server, model-context-protocol

Who Should Use @microsoft/devbox-mcp?

1Give Claude read/write access to files and folders on your machine
2Automate file organization, renaming, and batch processing tasks
3Let AI assistants generate, edit, and manage project files
4Search and summarize documents across directories

How to Install @microsoft/devbox-mcp

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.

How @microsoft/devbox-mcp Compares

✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.

✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.

✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.