Novita MCP Server

What is Novita MCP Server?

Novita MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that enables seamless interaction with Novita AI platform resources. It is currently in beta and exclusively supports management of GPU instances. This server is intended for users of compatible MCP clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any other MCP-compatible client.

How to use Novita MCP Server?

Install the package globally via npm (npm install -g @novitalabs/novita-mcp-server) or using Smithery. Obtain a Novita API key from the Novita AI Key Management page. Then configure the server in your MCP client (Claude Desktop or Cursor) by adding a JSON entry with the command npx -y @novitalabs/novita-mcp-server and the environment variable NOVITA_API_KEY.

Key features of Novita MCP Server

• List, get, create, start, stop, delete, and restart GPU instances
• List clusters/regions and GPU instance products
• Manage templates (list, get, create, delete)
• Manage container registry authentication (list, create, delete)
• Manage network storage (list, create, update, delete)

Use cases of Novita MCP Server

• Provision and manage multiple GPU instances for AI workloads
• Quick listing of available clusters, products, and running instances
• Automate creation of new GPU instances with specific images and disk sizes
• Manage templates and network storage alongside compute resources

FAQ from Novita MCP Server

Is Novita MCP Server fully released?

No. It is currently in beta and only supports GPU instance management. Additional resource types will be added in future releases.

What do I need to use Novita MCP Server?

You need a Novita API key (obtainable from the Novita AI console) and a compatible MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor.

How do I configure the server?

Add the following to your MCP client configuration: "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@novitalabs/novita-mcp-server"], "env": { "NOVITA_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" }.

Which MCP clients are supported?

The README explicitly recommends Claude Desktop and Cursor but also mentions any other compatible MCP client.

How is the API key transmitted?

The API key is passed as an environment variable (NOVITA_API_KEY) in the MCP client configuration; no other authentication or transport details are documented.