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render-mcp

Configures the Render MCP server connection for AI coding tools.

Updated Aug 17, 2026
Search Tags:#devops#deployment#troubleshooting#configuration#mcp#api key#render
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npx skills add https://github.com/DingJun1028/esggo-kv --skill render-mcp-dingjun1028
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: render-mcp
Source: https://github.com/DingJun1028/esggo-kv/tree/main/.agents/skills/render-mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DingJun1028/esggo-kv --skill render-mcp-dingjun1028

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? AI coding tools cannot manage Render services, deploys, logs, or metrics until the Render MCP server is connected and authenticated. This Skill removes the guesswork of configuring MCP across different tools, fixing failed list_services() calls, auth errors, and workspace confusion. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Per-tool setup guides: Step-by-step MCP configuration for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and generic HTTP MCP clients, including the correct streamable HTTP endpoint and Bearer token headers. - Tool catalog reference: Documents every MCP tool for services, deploys, logs, metrics, Postgres, Key Value, environment variables, and workspaces. - Troubleshooting reference: Diagnoses connection errors, 401/403 auth failures, wrong-workspace issues, and tool-specific quirks, with a CLI fallback matrix. - Use Case: Your AI assistant reports that list_services() fails. Use this Skill to add the Render MCP server to your tool's config with a valid API key, select the correct workspace, and verify the connection. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to set up the Render MCP server in your coding tool using your Render API key and then verify the connection by listing services.

Frequently Asked Questions about render-mcp

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I set up the Render MCP server in Cursor?▼

Add a render entry to ~/.cursor/mcp.json with the URL https://mcp.render.com/mcp and an Authorization header containing Bearer plus your Render API key. Restart Cursor fully, then verify the connection by running list_services().

How do I connect Claude Code to the Render MCP server?▼

Run claude mcp add --transport http render https://mcp.render.com/mcp with the header "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>". Restart Claude Code and verify with list_services(). Use --transport http because the server uses streamable HTTP, not SSE.

Why does list_services() fail with a 401 Unauthorized error?▼

A 401 means the API key is missing, invalid, or expired. Generate a new key from the Render Dashboard under Account Settings > API Keys, update your tool's MCP config, restart the tool, and verify with list_services().

What is the correct Render MCP server URL and transport?▼

The correct URL is https://mcp.render.com/mcp using streamable HTTP transport, not SSE. Using the /sse endpoint or SSE transport causes transport errors in tools like Claude Code.

Can Render MCP create services from prebuilt Docker images?▼

No. The Render MCP server does not support creating image-backed services. Use the Render Dashboard or the Render API directly for services based on prebuilt Docker images.

What can I use if Render MCP cannot be configured?▼

Use the Render CLI as a fallback. It supports listing services, viewing logs, triggering deploys, running SQL via render psql, and SSH access, though it does not provide metrics like the MCP get_metrics tool.

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