At this year’s Codegarden conference, Umbraco announced something exciting: the Umbraco MCP Server (Model Context Protocol).
In simple terms, this means AI tools, like Claude, GitHub Copilot, or VS Code, can now go beyond giving you ideas. They can actually carry out tasks inside your Umbraco site. That means creating and updating content, adjusting product information, running A/B tests, and more, all while staying within the permissions and safety boundaries you set.
What It Is
Think of Umbraco MCP as a secure “translator” between your website and AI tools.
It lets AI read and understand your site’s content and structure.
It allows AI to take specific actions you approve in advance.
It’s built using open standards and Umbraco’s existing, well-tested APIs, so it’s reliable and compatible with the way you already work.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just “adding AI” to your CMS - it’s making your CMS AI-ready.
Your AI assistant can become an actual teammate, helping you update content, spot issues, and make smart recommendations.
All activity follows the same permission rules you already use in Umbraco, so you stay in control.
It opens the door to faster updates, smarter decision-making, and less manual work.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, MCP will likely integrate even deeper into the Umbraco ecosystem, including official add-ons and third-party packages. This will open the door to even more automation possibilities, like AI-assisted content workflows, proactive SEO recommendations, or automated e-commerce updates.
For our clients, that means long-term scalability. As MCP evolves, your Umbraco site will be ready to take advantage of the latest AI capabilities without disruptive overhauls.
Our Takeaway
We see MCP as a big step toward AI-powered site management. It keeps you in control, works with the tools you already use, and could significantly reduce the time you spend on repetitive CMS tasks, without sacrificing security or quality.
For organizations that manage large sites, e-commerce catalogs, or frequent content updates, MCP could be a game-changer in productivity.
In short, MCP blends automation, control, and flexibility, a combination we believe will define the next generation of digital operations.
