# The Openlayer MCP server

> Launching the Openlayer MCP

Published: 2025-04-15

In November last year, [Anthropic](https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol) released [MCP](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) (Model Context Protocol), an open-source standard for how applications provide context and tools to LLMs.

In just a few months, MCP has gone from powering Claude Desktop to being adopted by major players — [OpenAI](https://openai.github.io/openai-agents-python/mcp/) and [Google](https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1910082615975313788?s=46) have both announced added support in their latest models.

Today, we're excited to introduce the **Openlayer MCP server**.

## What is the Openlayer MCP server {#what-is-the-openlayer-mcp-server}

You can think of the Openlayer MCP server as an “LLM layer” on top of your Openlayer workspace.

If you’re using an IDE or desktop app with MCP support (like [Cursor](https://docs.cursor.com/context/model-context-protocol), [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/mcp-servers), [Claude Desktop](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/user), and others), you can now directly interact with your Openlayer workspace without leaving your editor.

No context copy-pasting. No switching tabs. Just natural interaction with your AI testing workflows.

## How can you use the Openlayer MCP today {#how-can-you-use-the-openlayer-mcp-today}

[Video](https://stream.mux.com/ZHmSjpp39COZyMiCLWTny01HJZGdpR02PrwGSsC9sLC6Y)

The demo above gives you a quick look at what’s possible. You can set it up by following [the guide in our docs](https://www.openlayer.com/docs/mcp).

With the Openlayer MCP server, you can also:

- Talk about your test results.
- Explore and create inference pipelines.
- Push and retrieve commits.
- And more coming soon!

All directly from your IDE.

## Pro tip: add Openlayer docs as context {#pro-tip-add-openlayer-docs-as-context}

If you’re a Cursor user, you can also add the [Openlayer documentation](https://www.openlayer.com/docs) as a context. Together with the Openlayer MCP, it can help you quickly integrate with Openlayer and debug issues.

## Wrapping up {#wrapping-up}

The Openlayer MCP server is a first step toward bringing AI testing tools closer to where developers work.

We’re just getting started, and we’d love to hear how you use it.