Manage CI/CD pipelines, debug failed builds, and optimize test suites directly from your AI tools and agents - no terminal required.
The CircleCI MCP Server is a remote server hosted by CircleCI that connects AI tools and agents directly to your CI/CD pipelines, giving you a conversational interface to the same pipeline, workflow, job, and artifact data you'd normally reach through the CircleCI CLI or dashboard.
Scored across 22 tools
Each tool targets a distinct resource or action. The get/list verbs apply to different resources (run, workflow, job, orb, deploy component/environment), and similar-looking tools like get_orb vs get_orb_source are clearly separated by metadata vs source. No two tools appear to do the same thing.
Almost all tools follow the verb_noun pattern (get_*, list_*, cancel_workflow, rerun_workflow, validate_config, download_usage_data). The only exception is 'hello', which breaks the pattern but is a simple connectivity check. This minor deviation prevents a perfect score.
22 tools is on the higher end of the typical range but each tool earns its place given the breadth of CircleCI features covered. The hierarchical read chain (runs → workflows → jobs → logs/tests/artifacts) justifies multiple list/get pairs, and deploy/orb management tools add distinct value. It feels slightly heavy but still reasonable.
The core CI workflow is well-covered: listing and retrieving runs, workflows, jobs, logs, tests, artifacts; cancelling/rerunning workflows; validating config; and orb inspection. A notable gap is the lack of a list_projects tool for discovering available projects, and there are no create/update operations, but for a read/debugging-oriented server this is acceptable.
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
hellomeget_deploy_componentget_deploy_environmentlist_deploy_component_versionslist_deploy_componentslist_deploy_environmentslist_deploymentsvalidate_configcancel_workflowdownload_usage_dataget_jobget_job_logsget_orbget_orb_sourceget_runget_workflowhellolist_artifactslist_job_testslist_jobslist_runslist_workflowsrerun_workflowClaiming proves that you control a remote MCP connector. It does not move, proxy, or interrupt the server.
Open the connector listing, choose Claim ownership, and sign in to Glama.
Complete one verification method:
GitHub identity – fastest for official registry listings. For a namespace such as io.github.alice/server, link the matching GitHub user, then choose Claim with GitHub. An organization namespace such as io.github.acme/server also needs that organization to have installed the Glama AI GitHub App and approved its permissions, because GitHub discloses organization membership only to apps it has installed. Use HTTP or DNS when it has not.
HTTP challenge – works when you can deploy a public file. Generate a token, publish the exact JSON Glama shows at /.well-known/glama.json on the same origin as the connector, then choose Check HTTP challenge.
DNS challenge – works when you control DNS but cannot change the server. Generate a token, create the exact TXT record Glama shows, wait for it to propagate, then choose Check DNS challenge.
After verification, Glama sends a confirmation email and gives you access to listing details, thumbnails, health checks, and analytics. Keep the HTTP file or DNS record in place: Glama periodically checks it and ownership remains verified while the token is discoverable.
The HTTP ownership file has this structure:
{
"$schema": "https://glama.ai/mcp/schemas/connector.json",
"claim": "glama_claim_..."
}Claim tokens are opaque, stable, and bound to the signed-in Glama account. They contain no email address or other personal information. If Glama can no longer discover a verified HTTP or DNS token, it starts a seven-day grace period before removing claim-based access. Restore the same token during that period to keep ownership verified. Never publish an email address, Glama session token, GitHub token, or connector credential as ownership proof.
If verification fails, confirm that you copied the current token exactly. The HTTP file must be public, return valid JSON with a successful HTTP response, and stay on the connector's origin. DNS changes may need more time to propagate. A claim cannot transfer to a different origin or hostname: if the connector target changes, Glama starts the grace period and the new target must be claimed separately after the previous claim is released.
For a connector linked to the official MCP Registry, registry updates continue to replace its name, description, and URL by default. After claiming, open Manage connector and enable Use Glama listing details as the source of truth if edits made on Glama should be preserved. Categories and thumbnails are always managed on Glama; registry linkage and technical connection settings continue to sync.
Control your server's listing on Glama, including description and metadata
Access analytics and receive server usage reports
Get monitoring and health status updates for your server
Feature your server to boost visibility and reach more users
To improve your MCP server's ranking:
Claim ownership of the server listing
Complete the server profile with an accurate description and thumbnail
Provide a test profile so Glama can connect to and evaluate the server
Keep tool definitions clear and complete to earn a high Tool Definition Quality Score (TDQS)
Route real usage through the Glama Gateway; more recorded successful server uses also improve the ranking
For users:
Full audit trail – every tool call is logged with inputs and outputs for compliance and debugging
Granular tool control – enable or disable individual tools per connector to limit what your AI agents can do
Centralized credential management – store and rotate API keys and OAuth tokens in one place
Change alerts – get notified when a connector changes its schema, adds or removes tools, or updates tool definitions, so nothing breaks silently
For server owners:
Proven adoption – public usage metrics on your listing show real-world traction and build trust with prospective users
Tool-level analytics – see which tools are being used most, helping you prioritize development and documentation
Direct user feedback – users can report issues and suggest improvements through the listing, giving you a channel you would not have otherwise
The connector status is unhealthy when Glama is unable to successfully connect to the server. This can happen for several reasons:
The server is experiencing an outage
The URL of the server is wrong
Credentials required to access the server are missing or invalid
If you are the owner of this MCP connector and would like to make modifications to the listing, including providing test credentials for accessing the server, please contact support@glama.ai.
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