Quick Start
Get up and running with the AppsAI MCP server.
Prerequisites
- An AppsAI account
- Claude Code installed (or another MCP-compatible client)
- Node.js 18+ (for running the MCP server)
Create an API Key
Create an API key from your dashboard:
- 1. Go to Settings → API Keys
- 2. Click Create Key
- 3. Give it a name (e.g., "Claude Code")
- 4. Copy the key immediately — it's only shown once
Keep your API key secure
Your API key grants access to your projects and is charged to your credit balance. Never share it publicly or commit it to version control.
Install the MCP Server
Add the AppsAI MCP server to Claude Code. The server is available on npm.
claude mcp add appsai --env APPSAI_API_KEY=appsai_xxxxx -- npx @appsai/mcp-serverReplace appsai_xxxxx with your actual API key.
Verify the Connection
Open Claude Code and ask:
Claude should respond with a list of tools. If you see an error, check that your API key is correct and you have credits in your account.
Start Building
Now you can interact with your AppsAI projects through natural language:
"List my projects"
"What templates are available?"
"Create a new project using the nextjs-starter template"
"Add a new button component to app/page.tsx"
"Deploy the frontend"