Tailscale device, route, DNS, key, user, and ACL management over MCP and CLI.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
npx -y @dinglebear/rtailscalehttps://ts.dinglebear.ai/mcpClient configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"rtailscale": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@dinglebear/rtailscale"
]
}
}
}About this server
Tailscale RMCP is listed in the Other Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm, Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tailscale RMCP MCP server?＋
Tailscale RMCP is an MCP server by dinglebear. Tailscale device, route, DNS, key, user, and ACL management over MCP and CLI.
How do I install Tailscale RMCP?＋
Install it with: npx -y @dinglebear/rtailscale. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is Tailscale RMCP free to use?＋
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/dinglebear-ai/rtailscale. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support Tailscale RMCP?＋
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.