# Make Local MCP Server (legacy)

The local version of Make MCP server runs on your machine. You should only use it for advanced cases; in most other cases, use [Cloud MCP Server](/mcp-server/make-cloud-mcp-server.md) instead.

**Features**

* Connects to your Make account to identify all scenarios scheduled **On demand** 
* Parses scenario input and outputs (if defined) to enable AI systems to use scenarios effectively
* Facilitates scenario calling while validating all parameters

#### Prerequisites

* Make API key with `scenarios:read` and `scenarios:run` scopes
* At least one available Make scenario scheduled **On demand** 
* MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop app)

## Installation and usage

1. Add the following configuration to the `mcpServers` section in your MCP client's configuration file (e.g., `claude_desktop_config.json` for Claude Desktop):

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "make": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@makehq/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MAKE_API_KEY": "<your-api-key>",
        "MAKE_ZONE": "<your-zone>",
        "MAKE_TEAM": "<your-team-id>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

2. Replace placeholders:

* `MAKE_API_KEY`- Generate from your Make.com profile
* `MAKE_ZONE`- Your Make organization zone (e.g., `eu2.make.com`)
* `MAKE_TEAM`- Obtain from your team's page URL on Make.com


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