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Heroku MCP server

The Heroku MCP server gives AI models the ability to view, administer, and run Heroku Platform resources.

  • Runs locally
  • Apache-2.0 licence
  • ★ 82 on GitHub
  • Verified against its source 19 Oct 2026
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What the Heroku MCP server does

This server allows large language models to view, administer, and run Heroku Platform resources. It can be started on your own machine with the npx -y @heroku/mcp-server command or with heroku mcp:start. The local server authenticates with an API key. Supported clients include Claude Desktop, Zed, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code. The local server requires the Heroku CLI installed globally, version 10.8.1 or later. It works with Common Runtime, Cedar Private and Shield Spaces, and Fir Private Spaces. The server is in early development, so its functionality and tools may change.

How to install it

Run it locally

With Node.js (npx)

npx -y @heroku/mcp-server

Command

heroku mcp:start

What you need

In the heroku documentation's own words:

  • “Heroku CLI must be installed globally on your system, version 10.8.1 or higher”
  • “The Heroku Platform MCP Server works on Common Runtime, Cedar Private and Shield Spaces, and Fir Private Spaces”
  • “The Heroku Platform MCP Server is currently in early development”

Commands and settings change between versions. Check the official instructions before you install.