About UpKeep MCP by usefulapi
UpKeep MCP by usefulapi connects MCP clients to UpKeep maintenance records. It supports asset and work-order lookups, along with actions such as creating requests and updating work orders.
Key features
- 01Browse work orders and requests
- 02View assets and locations
- 03Inspect parts and meters
- 04Create requests and work orders
- 05Update work orders and inventory
Use cases
- 01Review maintenance work orders
- 02Check asset and part details
- 03Log meter readings
- 04Submit and approve work requests
MCP support
Exposes UpKeep records and maintenance actions as tools for MCP clients. The remote server uses OAuth sign-in and requires an UpKeep organization API token.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcpclaude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-upkeep https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-upkeep":{"type":"http","url":"https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"io-usefulapi-upkeep":{"type":"http","url":"https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-upkeep":{"type":"http","url":"https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"io-usefulapi-upkeep":{"serverUrl":"https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEUpKeep MCP by usefulapi
Read UpKeep work orders, assets, parts and meters; create requests and work orders.
Live endpoint: https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io/upkeep
Connect
- Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste
https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp. - Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http upkeep https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run/mcpto log in. - VS Code: Add to VS Code.
- Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:
{
"mcpServers": {
"upkeep": {
"url": "https://upkeep.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your UpKeep credentials.
Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/upkeep/
On first connect you'll paste an UpKeep organization API token (Settings → API Tokens; it starts with uk_pat_).
Tools
| Tool | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
upkeep_get_account | read | Check API token |
upkeep_list_work_orders | read | List work orders |
upkeep_get_work_order | read | Get work order |
upkeep_list_assets | read | List assets |
upkeep_get_asset | read | Get asset |
upkeep_list_locations | read | List locations |
upkeep_get_location | read | Get location |
upkeep_list_parts | read | List parts (inventory) |
upkeep_get_part | read | Get part |
upkeep_list_meters | read | List meters |
upkeep_get_meter | read | Get meter |
upkeep_list_meter_readings | read | List meter readings |
upkeep_add_meter_reading | write | Add meter reading |
upkeep_list_requests | read | List work requests |
upkeep_get_request | read | Get work request |
upkeep_create_request | write | Create work request |
upkeep_approve_request | write | Approve work request |
upkeep_create_work_order | write | Create work order |
upkeep_update_work_order | write | Update work order |
upkeep_add_work_order_message | write | Add work order message |
upkeep_update_part_quantity | write | Update part quantity |
upkeep_list_users | read | List users |
upkeep_get_user | read | Get user |
upkeep_list_teams | read | List teams |
upkeep_list_vendors | read | List vendors |
upkeep_list_customers | read | List customers |
upkeep_list_purchase_orders | read | List purchase orders |
upkeep_get_purchase_order | read | Get purchase order |
upkeep_list_preventive_maintenance | read | List preventive maintenance plans |
upkeep_usage_status | meta | Usage status (free-tier meter) |
upkeep_request_feature | meta | Request a missing feature |
upkeep_upgrade | meta | Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*) |
upkeep_cancel_subscription | meta | Cancel the Pro subscription |
read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 tool calls / month |
| Pro (per user) | $9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free) | Unlimited* |
*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].
Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with upkeep_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with upkeep_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running upkeep_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].
License
MIT © usefulapi. Not affiliated with or endorsed by UpKeep.
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