VMware Fusion▌
by yeahdongcn
Manage virtual machines with VMware Fusion's REST API for easy lifecycle, power, and status control in local dev environ
Integrates with VMware Fusion's REST API to manage virtual machine lifecycles including power operations, configuration retrieval, and status monitoring for local development environments.
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best for
- / Developers managing local VM test environments
- / Automating VM lifecycle operations
- / Monitoring VM status across multiple machines
capabilities
- / List all registered virtual machines
- / Start, stop, suspend, and reset VMs
- / Get detailed VM configuration information
- / Check current power state of VMs
- / Pause and unpause running VMs
what it does
Manages VMware Fusion virtual machines through REST API, allowing you to start, stop, suspend, and monitor VMs from within Claude or other MCP-compatible tools.
about
VMware Fusion is a community-built MCP server published by yeahdongcn that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Manage virtual machines with VMware Fusion's REST API for easy lifecycle, power, and status control in local dev environ It is categorized under developer tools.
how to install
You can install VMware Fusion in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
VMware Fusion is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
VMware Fusion MCP Server
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- List VMs: View all VMs registered in VMware Fusion.
- Get VM Info: Retrieve detailed information about a specific VM.
- Power Operations: Perform power actions (on, off, suspend, pause, unpause, reset) on a VM.
- Get Power State: Query the current power state of a VM.
- Modern MCP/LLM Integration: Exposes all features as MCP tools for LLMs and agent frameworks.
Prerequisites
- VMware Fusion Pro (with REST API enabled)
- Python 3.10+
- uv (recommended) or pip
- uvx (for VS Code/LLM integration)
Installation
-
Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yeahdongcn/vmware-fusion-mcp-server.git cd vmware-fusion-mcp-server -
Set up the environment and install dependencies:
make env
VMware Fusion Setup
-
Enable the REST API:
- Open VMware Fusion > Preferences > Advanced
- Check "Enable REST API"
- Note the API port (default: 8697)
-
Start the REST API service:
vmrestThe API will be available at
http://localhost:8697by default.
Configuration
The server connects to VMware Fusion's REST API at http://localhost:8697 by default. You must configure authentication for the vmrest API using environment variables:
VMREST_USER: Username for the vmrest API (required if authentication is enabled)VMREST_PASS: Password for the vmrest API (required if authentication is enabled)
These must be set in your shell, in your VS Code MCP config, or in your deployment environment.
Example: MCP server config for VS Code with credentials
{
"mcpServers": {
"vmware-fusion": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["vmware-fusion-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"VMREST_USER": "your-username",
"VMREST_PASS": "your-password"
}
}
}
}
- Set
VMREST_USERandVMREST_PASSto your vmrest credentials.
Usage
Run the MCP Server
With Make
VMREST_USER=your-username VMREST_PASS=your-password make run
With uvx (recommended for VS Code/LLM)
VMREST_USER=your-username VMREST_PASS=your-password uvx vmware-fusion-mcp-server
VS Code / LLM Integration
To use this server as a tool provider in VS Code (or any MCP-compatible client):
-
Install uvx:
uv pip install uvx -
Add to your MCP server config (e.g.,
.vscode/mcp.json):{ "mcpServers": { "vmware-fusion": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["vmware-fusion-mcp-server"], "env": { "VMREST_USER": "your-username", "VMREST_PASS": "your-password" } } } }- Set
VMREST_USERandVMREST_PASSto your vmrest credentials. - You can now use the VMware Fusion tools in any MCP-enabled LLM or agent in VS Code.
- Set
MCP Tools
list_vms
- Description: List all VMs in VMware Fusion.
- Parameters: None
get_vm_info
- Description: Get detailed information about a specific VM.
- Parameters:
vm_id(string): The ID of the VM
power_vm
- Description: Perform a power action on a VM.
- Parameters:
vm_id(string): The ID of the VMaction(string): One of: "on", "off", "suspend", "pause", "unpause", "reset"
get_vm_power_state
- Description: Get the power state of a specific VM.
- Parameters:
vm_id(string): The ID of the VM
Development
Run Tests
make test
Format Code
make fmt
Lint
make lint
Project Structure
vmware_fusion_mcp/server.py- Main FastMCP server implementationvmware_fusion_mcp/vmware_client.py- VMware Fusion REST API clienttests/- Unit and integration tests
License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Contributing
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Run tests and linting:
make test && make lint - Submit a pull request
References
FAQ
- What is the VMware Fusion MCP server?
- VMware Fusion is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for VMware Fusion?
- This profile displays 50 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★50 reviews- ★★★★★Ira Huang· Dec 28, 2024
According to our notes, VMware Fusion benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 24, 2024
According to our notes, VMware Fusion benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Lucas Tandon· Dec 12, 2024
I recommend VMware Fusion for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 23, 2024
VMware Fusion is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Soo Choi· Nov 19, 2024
We wired VMware Fusion into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 15, 2024
We wired VMware Fusion into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Arya Desai· Nov 3, 2024
We evaluated VMware Fusion against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Lucas Khanna· Nov 3, 2024
VMware Fusion reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Aarav Agarwal· Oct 22, 2024
VMware Fusion is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Hana Wang· Oct 22, 2024
Useful MCP listing: VMware Fusion is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
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