BoltAI MCP Setup: Connect MCP Servers to BoltAI
What it is
A native macOS AI app that puts many model providers behind a fast, keyboard-driven chat and inline assistant.
How MCP works in BoltAI
BoltAI is an MCP client. It stores servers in a JSON file and can import existing configs from Cursor or Claude Desktop.
Config file location
~/.boltai/mcp.json holds an mcpServers object; edit it from Settings > Plugins.
Add your first server
A good first server is Playwright MCP — Microsoft's browser automation server. It runs locally over stdio via npx, needs no API key, and gives the agent a real browser to drive. Here is the verified BoltAI config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]
}
}
}Restart or reload BoltAI after saving, then confirm the server's tools show up. Swap in any other server from the directory using the same structure.
Transports & platforms
| Transports | stdio, SSE, Streamable HTTP |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS, iOS |
| License | Proprietary |
| Vendor | BoltAI |
FAQ
Does BoltAI support MCP?
Yes. BoltAI works as an MCP client over stdio, SSE, Streamable HTTP. BoltAI is an MCP client. It stores servers in a JSON file and can import existing configs from Cursor or Claude Desktop.
Where is the BoltAI MCP config?
~/.boltai/mcp.json holds an mcpServers object; edit it from Settings > Plugins. The verified example above shows the exact structure it expects.
Which MCP servers work with BoltAI?
Any server that speaks a transport BoltAI supports (stdio, SSE, Streamable HTTP). Browse the MCP server directory on this site to find databases, browser automation, API integrations, and dev tools, then add them using the config format above.