orb-cloud-mcp
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@orb-cloud-mcplist devices in my organization"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
orb-cloud-mcp
An MCP server for Orb Cloud device management. Exposes your Orb Cloud organizations and devices to any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.).
Tools and resources
Tools
Tool | Description |
| List all organizations accessible with your API key |
| List devices in an organization — hardware info, location, firmware, and configuration (cached) |
| Real-time connectivity status and Orb performance scores for devices in an organization |
| Trigger a |
| Enable temporary data push from a device to a custom endpoint |
Resources
URI | Description |
| All accessible organizations (cached) |
| Stable device info for an organization (cached) |
list_devices and list_organizations results are cached for 5 minutes by default (see Configuration).
Related MCP server: OpenRemote MCP Server
Requirements
Python 3.10+
An Orb Cloud API token — requires a Plus plan or above. Generate a token in the Orb Cloud panel under Settings → API Keys.
Installation
pip install orb-cloud-mcpConfiguration
Environment variable | Required | Default | Description |
| Yes | — | Your Orb Cloud API token |
| No |
| Cache TTL in seconds for stable data. Set to |
Claude Desktop
The config file location varies by platform:
macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonWindows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonLinux:
~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"orb-cloud": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["orb-cloud-mcp"],
"env": {
"ORB_CLOUD_API_KEY": "your-token-here"
}
}
}
}Cursor and other MCP clients
{
"mcpServers": {
"orb-cloud": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["orb-cloud-mcp"],
"env": {
"ORB_CLOUD_API_KEY": "your-token-here"
}
}
}
}Disclaimer
This tool is not officially affiliated with Orb. For official support, visit orb.net.
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