# Patchworks MCP (hosted)

## Introduction

A *hosted* Patchworks MCP implementation is recommended, unless you have a particular need to manage MCP servers [locally](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-local.md).

With [minimal setup](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-hosted/installation-and-setup-patchworks-mcp-hosted.md) outside of Patchworks and your AI assistant, and the means to customise tools via your Patchworks dashboard, it's the most flexible approach.

## Need to know

* AI request volume limits are determined by the usage plan associated with your AI subscription for Claude, Gemini, etc.
* The number of times you can 'hit' the hosted Patchworks MCP per day (via the [Patchworks dashboard](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-hosted/working-with-your-hosted-patchworks-mcp-server-deployment/browsing-inspecting-and-testing-tools-for-a-deployed-mcp-server.md#the-steps) or a [connected AI assistant](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-hosted/installation-and-setup-patchworks-mcp-hosted/connecting-to-an-ai-assistant.md)) is determined by a Patchworks MCP (daily) allowance. This allowance resets at midnight, UTC.
* An MCP 'hit' is a request to the Patchworks API via the hosted Patchworks MCP server.
* The URL for the hosted Patchworks MCP server is: `https://mcp.wearepatchworks.com/api/v1/mcp`

## Default tools

Out of the box, the hosted MCP includes a set of ready-to-use tools. For a full list, please see the [Default tools for the hosted Patchworks MCP server](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-hosted/default-tools-for-the-hosted-patchworks-mcp-server.md) page.

## Installation & setup

For step-by-step instructions (including connection guides for Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini), please see our [Installation & setup (Patchworks MCP - hosted)](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-hosted/installation-and-setup-patchworks-mcp-hosted.md) section.

## Managing your MCP server deployment

For information about managing your MCP server deployment, please see our [Working with your hosted Patchworks MCP server deployment](/product-documentation/developer-hub/patchworks-mcp/patchworks-mcp-hosted/working-with-your-hosted-patchworks-mcp-server-deployment.md) section.


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