MCP Server
Overview of Documentation.AI MCP servers for read-only documentation access and authoring workflows.
Choose the right MCP server
Documentation.AI offers multiple MCP servers for different jobs. Use the Docs MCP Server when an external AI tool needs read-only access to your published documentation, and use the Authoring MCP Server when you need to edit content or manage documentation operations from an AI coding tool.
Compare MCP server types
| MCP server | Best for | Access | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docs MCP Server | Research and grounded answers from published docs | Read-only | Let tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor search and reference your live documentation |
| Authoring MCP Server | Authoring and operational workflows | Read and write | Create or update files, manage branches, and trigger documentation changes from supported tools |
The Docs MCP Server works with published content only. If you need private, authenticated, or write access, use the Authoring MCP Server.
Go to the server you need
Docs MCP Server
Read published documentation from MCP-compatible tools.
Authoring MCP Server
Edit docs, manage branches, and run documentation workflows with authenticated access.
Choose based on your workflow
If you want an AI tool to research your published docs and answer questions with grounded context, start with the Docs MCP Server. If you want that tool to help author, update, or manage documentation, start with the Authoring MCP Server.