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# Buildez MCP Server
Build complete websites using AI through any MCP-compatible tool.
## What is this?
This MCP server connects AI assistants to [Buildez.ai](https://buildez.ai), allowing you to create full websites just by describing what you want.
**Example:**
> "Build me a website for Tony's Pizzeria - a family Italian restaurant in Brooklyn with online ordering"
And it will create a complete, live website for you.
## Supported Tools
| Tool | Status |
|------|--------|
| [VS Code (Copilot)](https://code.visualstudio.com/) | ✅ Supported |
| [Cursor IDE](https://cursor.com/) | ✅ Supported |
| [Claude Desktop](https://claude.ai/download) | ✅ Supported |
| [Claude Code (CLI)](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) | ✅ Supported |
| [Cline (VS Code)](https://github.com/cline/cline) | ✅ Supported |
| [Windsurf](https://codeium.com/windsurf) | ✅ Supported |
---
## Installation
### Step 1: Install Node.js (Required)
#### Windows
1. Go to [nodejs.org/en/download](https://nodejs.org/en/download)
2. Click the **"Windows Installer (.msi)"** button
3. Run the downloaded file
4. Click Next → Next → Next → Install
5. **Restart your computer** (or at least close and reopen Command Prompt)
#### Mac
```bash
brew install node
```
Or download from [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/)
#### Linux
```bash
sudo apt install nodejs npm
```
### Step 2: Install Buildez MCP
Open **Command Prompt** (Windows) or **Terminal** (Mac/Linux) and run:
```bash
npm install -g buildez-mcp
```
**Windows tip:** Press `Win + R`, type `cmd`, press Enter to open Command Prompt.
### Step 3: Verify Installation
```bash
buildez-mcp --help
```
If you see output (not an error), it's installed correctly.
---
## Setup by Tool
### VS Code (GitHub Copilot)
VS Code now supports MCP servers with GitHub Copilot.
#### Option 1: User Settings (All Projects)
1. Open VS Code
2. Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+P` (Mac)
3. Type **"Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)"** and press Enter
4. Add this to your settings:
```json
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
}
```
#### Option 2: Workspace Settings (Single Project)
Create a file `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project:
```json
{
"servers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
```
5. Restart VS Code
6. Open Copilot Chat and ask: "Build a website for my coffee shop"
> **Note:** Requires GitHub Copilot subscription and VS Code 1.99+
---
### Cursor IDE
#### Windows
Edit file: `C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\.cursor\mcp.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
```
#### Mac / Linux
Edit file: `~/.cursor/mcp.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
```
Then restart Cursor.
---
### Claude Desktop
#### Windows
Edit file: `C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
```
#### Mac
Edit file: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
```
Then restart Claude Desktop.
---
### Claude Code (CLI)
Claude Code has built-in MCP support. Just run this command:
```bash
claude mcp add buildez-mcp -- npx buildez-mcp
```
**Verify it was added:**
```bash
claude mcp list
```
**To use it**, just start Claude Code and ask:
```
"Build a website for my coffee shop called Bean Dreams"
```
---
### Cline (VS Code Extension)
1. Install [Cline extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=saoudrizwan.claude-dev) in VS Code
2. Open Cline settings
3. Go to MCP Servers section
4. Add:
```json
{
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
```
---
### Windsurf
Edit your Windsurf MCP config and add:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"buildez": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["buildez-mcp"],
"env": {
"BUILDEZ_API_URL": "https://buildez.ai"
}
}
}
}
```
---
## Usage
After setup, just ask the AI to build a website:
**Examples:**
- "Build a website for a coffee shop called Morning Brew in Seattle"
- "Create a portfolio website for a photographer named Sarah"
- "Build an e-commerce site for a jewelry store"
- "Make a website for a law firm specializing in family law"
The AI will:
1. Analyze your requirements
2. Select the best components (170+ available)
3. Generate custom content for your business
4. Deploy the website
5. Give you the live URL
## Available Tool
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `build_website` | Create a complete website from a business name and description |
## Example Output
```
✅ Website "Tony's Pizzeria" created successfully!
Live URL: https://webid.is/tonys-pizzeria-x7k2m9
Editor: https://buildez.ai/editor/tonys-pizzeria-x7k2m9
Components used:
- Hero section with restaurant branding
- Menu display
- Contact information
- Online ordering
- Testimonials
- Footer with location map
```
## Troubleshooting
### Windows: "npm is not recognized"
- Node.js is not installed or not in PATH
- Reinstall Node.js from [nodejs.org/en/download](https://nodejs.org/en/download)
- Make sure to **restart Command Prompt** after installing
### Windows: "buildez-mcp is not recognized"
- Run `npm install -g buildez-mcp` again
- Try using full path: `%APPDATA%\npm\buildez-mcp`
### MCP shows "Error" or red dot
- Restart your IDE/app
- Check that BUILDEZ_API_URL is set to `https://buildez.ai`
### Website not generating
- Check internet connection
- Try a simpler description first
## Links
- Website: [buildez.ai](https://buildez.ai)
- Documentation: [buildez.ai/docs](https://buildez.ai/docs)
- Support: [support@buildez.ai](mailto:support@buildez.ai)
## License
MIT
MCP Config
Below is the configuration for this MCP Server. You can copy it directly to Cursor or other MCP clients.
mcp.json
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