We’ve officially launched the Dataloop MCP Server, a lightweight tool that allows developers to query Dataloop documentation using natural language – without needing to learn the SDK or interact directly with the API. This release makes it easier to work with Dataloop by integrating documentation access into environments where developers already operate, such as IDEs and agent frameworks.
The server is built on top of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. MCP also defines a common interface for communication between tools and language model-based agents, making it easier to integrate external capabilities into agent workflows. By exposing Dataloop documentation through MCP, we’re enabling a smoother, more accessible experience for users who want fast answers without switching context or digging through documentation manually.
The Dataloop MCP Server is a FastAPI application that serves a single tool: ask-dataloop. When a user sends a question – for example, “How do I create a dataset?” or “What are the available pipeline node types?” – the server returns a structured response sourced from the official Dataloop documentation. This response can be consumed by any agent that supports MCP, including tools like Cursor, which already integrates with MCP-compliant interfaces.
One of the main use cases we’ve focused on is running the server alongside Cursor to
power a documentation agent. With a simple setup, developers can chat with the agent from inside their IDE and receive real-time answers to questions about using the platform – with no SDK imports, no searching, and no tab switching. This is especially useful for onboarding, daily development, or LLM evaluation workflows where quick access to context is key.
To get started, add the MCP directly to your Dataloop project on Cursor by copying the pipeline link from the GitHub repository and pasting it into the “Add from GitHub” field.
If you’re using Dataloop and want a faster way to access documentation – especially during prototyping, integration, or testing – the MCP Server is now available to try.
