Localstack MCP Server

Let an AI agent manage and interact with LocalStack on your machine. LocalStack emulates the cloud on your local machine so software teams and AI agents can validate security, quality, and reliability faster and more safely than the cloud allows. This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets any MCP client (Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more) start LocalStack, deploy infrastructure, and debug your local cloud in…

People connecting this server to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-18 · ★ 25 · #56 OF 848 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Apache-2.0 · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Localstack MCP Server

before you install - you'll need

Set LOCALSTACK_AUTH_TOKEN, GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add localstack-localstack-mcp-server -- npx -y @localstack/localstack-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

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

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license Apache-2.0 - declared in the repository

npm package @localstack/localstack-mcp-server - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@localstack)

registry namespace io.github.localstack is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Localstack MCP Server

localstack-mcp-server is maintained by localstack. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/localstack/localstack-mcp-server
category: other - ranked #56 of 848 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.localstack/localstack-mcp-server (active, first published 2025-09-18 · 2 versions)
packages: npm:@localstack/localstack-mcp-server

05 · Localstack MCP Server FAQ

What is Localstack MCP Server?

Is Localstack MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-18. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Localstack MCP Server?

Run `npx -y @localstack/localstack-mcp-server`. The README documents 2 environment variables (LOCALSTACK_AUTH_TOKEN, GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY) to set first. Set LOCALSTACK_AUTH_TOKEN, GOOGLE_GENERATIVE_AI_API_KEY before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Localstack MCP Server run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Localstack MCP Server

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