The PubNub MCP Server

Creating real-time apps with AI agents, resulting in a 41% average lift in code quality & efficiency

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Why Use a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

Faster Integration

One-liner commands that directly fetch docs and code snippets into your environment.

Zero-Context-Switching

No more alt-tabbing between browser docs and your code editor.

Built for Generative Coding

Designed for Cursor, Claude, Windsurf, and any JSON-RPC toolchain, to produce runnable code that “just works”.

Consistent Updates

Agents use live PubNub data at runtime, not outdated information from web searches.

Stream Verified Docs + APIs Directly to Your Agents

MCP SERVICE

MCP Service
Docs on Demand
Docs on Demand
What It Delivers
What It Delivers

12+ SDKs and full API refs streamed as Markdown

Why It Matters

Agents cite the correct snippet every time.

Live API Calls
Live API Calls
What It Delivers

Includes publish, fetchHistory, getPresence, and other core methods

Impact

Test real data paths inside chat, not after deploy.

Docker & npx Options
Docker & npx Options
What It Delivers

npx -y @pubnub/mcp or docker run pubnub/pubnub-mcp-server

Impact

Works on any machine—no local installs required.

Clients
Clients
What It Delivers

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, OpenAI, Cursor, Windsurf, Visual Studio Code and more!

Impact

Supports all MCP compatible clients.

Global Network
Global Network
What It Delivers

<25 ms publishes, 3 T+ events/month, 99.999 % uptime

Impact

Real-time that stays real-time at global scale.

Getting Started

Below are starter patterns that help you ship production features faster:

Generative IDE

Ask for “real-time chat with presence” and get runnable code in seconds.

Event Sourcing & Replay

Fetch history for tests or LLM fine-tuning with one prompt.

Presence & Occupancy

Add “who’s online?” features without rate-limiting gymnastics.

From device status checks and anomaly detection to remote commands (and more), MCP can help you incorporate anything your real-time workflow demands.

Three-Step Flow

1
Discovery

Cursor or Claude finds your local MCP server via mcp.json.

2
Request

Agent sends tools/call JSON-RPC asking for docs or an API action.

3
Response

MCP streams exactly the chunks the LLM engine needs—no context gaps.

Where Teams Win With MCP

Generative IDE

Cursor and Claude ship with PubNub MCP as a first-class tool.

Realtime SaaS

Teams launch chat, dashboards, and logistics apps in a single sprint. 

IoT & Ops

Agents triage sensor data, fire alerts, and draft remediation PRs on the fly.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

Token-based ACLs, optional AES-256 encryption, and the same certifications that protect a billion devices and three trillion monthly transactions.

Try PubNub MCP Today

Let PubNub handle scaling and security so your AI agents can 
deliver real-time value faster.

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