Using APM as an MCP Server

APM includes a built-in MCP server that exposes its functionality to external tools and AI agents. This allows any MCP client to create tasks, manage actions, and query APM data.

Enabling APM's MCP Server

1. Open MCP Main View
2. Ensure the "MCP Server is Running"
3. Copy the path to the executable server
4. The server is now available for agentic tools

Connection Methods

1. CLI Bridge Tool

For stdio-based MCP clients, use the included bridge:

/Applications/APM.app/Contents/MacOS/APM-MCP-Server

The CLI bridge:

• Automatically discovers APM
• Handles connection management
• Supports all APM tools and events

Available Tools

When connected, clients can use these tools:

Task Management

• createTask - Create new tasks in projects
• updateTask - Modify task properties
• getTasks - Query tasks with filters

Action Workflow

• createAction - Create approval/review actions
• updateAction - Process actions (approve/reject)
• getActions - Query actions with filters

Project Access

• getProjects - List accessible projects

Authentication & Security

• Local Only - Server only accepts connections from localhost
• No Authentication - Relies on local machine security

Performance & Limits

• Concurrent Connections: Supports multiple simultaneous clients
• Request Rate: No hard limits, depends on your machine

Troubleshooting

Next Steps