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Overview

The Elementum documentation is published with a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. MCP is an open standard that lets AI assistants — including Cursor, Claude, and ChatGPT — read a live source of information and use it to answer questions. When you connect an AI tool to the Elementum docs MCP server, the assistant can:
  • Search the full documentation in real time instead of relying on stale training data
  • Return answers grounded in current Elementum guidance, with links back to the source pages
  • Reference the docs while it helps you build apps, write automations, or troubleshoot issues
The server is hosted at: 
https://docs.elementum.io/mcp
No account or credentials are required — the Elementum documentation is public, so any MCP-compatible client can connect.

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Connect an AI Tool

Pick the tool you use below. Each one asks for the same thing: a name (whatever you want to call it, for example elementum-docs) and the URL https://docs.elementum.io/mcp.
  1. Open the command palette with Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P and search for Open MCP Settings.
  2. Select Add custom MCP to open mcp.json.
  3. Add the Elementum docs server to the configuration:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elementum-docs": {
      "url": "https://docs.elementum.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  1. Save the file. Cursor connects automatically and the new server appears in MCP Settings.

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Using the Docs From Your AI Tool

Once connected, ask the assistant questions as you normally would. When a question relates to Elementum, the assistant will query the MCP server and cite the relevant docs pages in its response. Example prompts:
  • “Using the Elementum docs, explain how assignment rules differ from approval processes.”
  • “Walk me through setting up a CloudLink to Snowflake. Link to the steps in the Elementum docs.”
  • “How do I build an automation that runs on a record update? Check the Elementum docs.”
If an answer looks out of date, ask the assistant to re-query the docs. MCP reads the live site, so updates to the documentation are reflected immediately.

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Troubleshooting

Confirm the URL is entered exactly as https://docs.elementum.io/mcp with no trailing slash or extra path segments. Check that your network allows outbound HTTPS requests to docs.elementum.io.
Most clients require you to explicitly mention the connector or include a phrase like “check the Elementum docs” in your prompt. Verify the connector is enabled for the current conversation in your tool’s settings.
Open the MCP settings in your tool and delete the elementum-docs entry (or whatever name you used). The assistant will stop querying the docs on its next turn.