Auth0 MCP

How to Install and Use Auth0 MCP

If you want to manage your Auth0 account easily and quickly by using natural language commands, the Auth0 MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a great tool for you. It connects to large language models like Claude and lets you handle Auth0 tasks through simple questions or instructions. Below is a clear step-by-step guide to installing and using Auth0 MCP with practical commands to get started.

Prerequisites for Using Auth0 MCP

Before you install Auth0 MCP, make sure your system has these ready:

• You have Node.js version 18 or higher installed. You can download it from nodejs.org.
• You have an Auth0 account with the right permissions to manage your tenant.
• You also need an MCP client like Claude Desktop or any compatible MCP client.

Once these are ready, you can move on to the installation process.

Installing Auth0 MCP Server

Installing the Auth0 MCP Server is simple and done with just one command in your terminal or command prompt. This command sets up the server and connects it with your preferred MCP client.

To install the server with all available tools for Claude Desktop, use:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init

If you want to use only read-only tools (which means you can view things but not change anything), run this instead:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init --read-only

You can even select specific tools to limit access. For example, to allow only list and get operations on applications, use:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init --tools 'auth0_list_*,auth0_get_*'

For other MCP clients, add the --client flag like this:

• For Windsurf client:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init --client windsurf

• For Cursor client:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init --client cursor

You can also combine clients and tool sets:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init --client cursor --tools 'auth0_list_applications,auth0_get_application'

Authorizing with Auth0

After installation, you have to authorize Auth0 MCP to access your Auth0 tenant securely. The server will automatically open your web browser to a login page.

1. Log in to your Auth0 account.
2. Grant the requested permissions for the MCP server.

The server saves your credentials safely in your system’s keychain, so you don't have to log in every time.

Running and Using the Server

Once authorized, restart your MCP client (like Claude Desktop) and start asking it to help with your Auth0 tasks. For example, you can say:

• "Create a new Auth0 application called 'My App'."
• "Show me all Auth0 actions in my tenant."
• "Check Auth0 logs for failed logins from IP 192.108.92.3."

The server handles these commands and manages your Auth0 resources for you.

If you want to run the server manually after setup with all tools enabled, use:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server run --tools '*'

Or with only read-only operations:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server run --read-only

Logging Out and Security Tips

Always log out after you finish working to keep your credentials safe:

npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server logout

This removes your authentication tokens from the keychain. Also, for safety, only enable the tools you really need using --tools and --read-only flags so the MCP server can only do specific tasks.

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By following these simple steps, you can quickly install Auth0 MCP, connect it to an MCP client, and start managing your Auth0 tenant with natural language commands. It helps automate and simplify your Auth0 management tasks securely and efficiently.