Django
MCP server for Django integration with LLM assistants
What is Django?
Django is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for django integration with llm assistants
MCP server for Django integration with LLM assistants
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- MCP server for Django integration with LLM assistants
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-djangoConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Django
mcp-django is a Python package that turns your Django project into an MCP server, giving AI assistants like Claude direct access to your project's models, routes, settings, management commands, and a live Python shell. It exposes tools for introspecting installed apps and URL patterns, running management commands, executing arbitrary Python code in a Django environment, and searching djangopackages.org for third-party libraries. Developers use it to let Claude navigate a large Django codebase, debug issues, run migrations, and prototype features — all without leaving the conversation.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or later with a Django project already configured
- pip or uv package manager
- DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE environment variable set (or passed via --settings flag)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code
- Caution: only use in development — the server grants full shell access to your project
Install mcp-django in your project
Install the package into your Django project's virtual environment using pip or uv.
pip install mcp-django
# or with uv
uv add mcp-djangoSet your Django settings module
Ensure DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE points to your project's settings file, or plan to pass it with the --settings flag when running the server.
export DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE=myproject.settingsStart the MCP server
Run the server from your Django project root. It auto-detects your settings and exposes all tools over stdio by default.
python -m mcp_django
# or as a management command
python manage.py mcpConfigure Claude Desktop
Add mcp-django to your claude_desktop_config.json, pointing to your project's virtual environment Python and passing the settings module.
{
"mcpServers": {
"django": {
"command": "/path/to/venv/bin/python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_django"],
"env": {
"DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE": "myproject.settings"
}
}
}
}Optional: run in HTTP mode for Docker
For containerized or remote setups, run mcp-django in HTTP transport mode so Claude Code can connect to it over the network.
python -m mcp_django --transport http --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000Django Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop config running mcp-django with a project-specific virtual environment.
{
"mcpServers": {
"django": {
"command": "/home/user/myproject/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_django", "--settings", "myproject.settings"],
"env": {
"DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE": "myproject.settings"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Sample prompts that exercise mcp-django's introspection, shell, and package search tools.
- "List all installed apps in this Django project and their models"
- "Show me all URL routes that accept POST requests"
- "Run python manage.py migrate and show me the output"
- "What is the value of the EMAIL_BACKEND setting?"
- "Search djangopackages.org for REST API frameworks and compare the top 3"Troubleshooting Django
Server fails to start with 'django.core.exceptions.ImproperlyConfigured'
Make sure DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE is set correctly before starting the server, or pass --settings myproject.settings as an argument. Run python manage.py check first to verify your settings are valid.
The execute tool runs code but changes are not persisted
The execute tool runs code in a stateless shell environment — database writes do not persist between calls unless you explicitly call .save() or use transaction.atomic(). Use execute_command to run management commands for persistent operations.
Claude Desktop shows 'server disconnected' immediately
Check that the command path points to the correct virtual environment Python (not the system Python). Run the command manually in your terminal to see any import or settings errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Django
What is Django?
Django is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for django integration with llm assistants It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Django?
Follow the installation instructions on the Django GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Django?
Django works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Django free to use?
Yes, Django is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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