What is Umbraco MCP?

• MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, an open standard enabling AI agents (like Claude, Github Copilot, Cursor) to interface programmatically with external systems.

• Umbraco MCP is a community-developed MCP server implementation for Umbraco CMS

Key Features:

• Acts as a standalone Node.js based service (TypeScript/JavaScript), not built into Umbraco itself  .

• Connects to your Umbraco instance via a dedicated API back-office user and its Management API  .

• Supports a wide range of actions:

  • Create, update, delete, publish documents

  • Manage document types and data types

  • Work with media, members, languages, dictionary items, logs, workflows, and more

   

Smart support from built in AI

The built in AI features are there to make life easier, not take it over. You can use AI tools to generate content ideas, rewrite paragraphs, fix tone, or summarise long sections into something more usable. It saves time during the writing process, especially when deadlines are tight or you're staring at a blank page.

But what’s good here is that the AI is optional. It’s not in your way, and it doesn’t force any change in how you work. It’s just a quick, helpful layer when you need an extra push to get the job done faster. This means better first drafts, quicker edits, and more time to focus on getting things right rather than rewriting the same thing over and over.

Streamlined tools that keep projects moving

Beyond the AI, there are real improvements to how content is managed. Editors can now track drafts, approvals, and published pieces more clearly. You get a proper view of what’s in progress and what’s live, without having to dig through menus or tabs. Permission handling is more intuitive, which is useful for teams who need to keep control over who edits what. This cuts down on confusion and keeps projects moving smoothly, especially in fast paced environments where multiple people are working on different parts of the site at once. For teams working across languages, sections, or brands, it’s a big improvement in how everything is kept in sync.

What this means for clients

If you’re a client, the benefits are immediate. Your team gets content out faster. There are fewer delays, fewer errors, and less back and forth between content creators, developers, and reviewers. It also means better consistency across your site. You won’t end up with uneven tone or formatting issues caused by disconnected tools or rushed edits. With everything managed in one place, content quality stays high without extra admin. You will also benefit from the speed boost that comes with AI features. Pages can be populated faster, placeholder content can be replaced more efficiently, and the final product gets delivered sooner without sacrificing quality.

Built to scale with your business

Whether you’re running a small website or managing a global digital estate, the new Umbraco MCP scales with you. It’s built for flexibility, and as your content grows, it grows with you. That means fewer rebuilds, fewer system changes, and more time spent improving content instead of wrestling with your CMS. It’s a long term solution, not just a quick fix.

We are still learning what and how we use this in ongoing Umbraco builds. Why not get in touch to discus how Umbraco MCP can help in your business?