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Tailscale MCP

Rank #19,826

io.github.TMHSDigital/tailscale-mcp

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1 version

1 GitHub stars

by TMHSDigital (5 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Jul 14, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 25, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Tailscale MCP

Tailscale MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by TMHSDigital. It ranks #19,826 of 164,500 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. Tailscale MCP is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Jul 14, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 25, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Tailscale MCP can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Tailscale MCP

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 31, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL · optional
TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY · optional
TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN · optional
TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Tailscale MCP and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add tailscale-mcp -e "TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL=<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>" -e "TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY=<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>" -e "TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN=<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>" -e "TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS=<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>" -- npx -y @tmhs/tailscale-mcp

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npm package

[mcp_servers.tailscale-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@tmhs/tailscale-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.tailscale-mcp.env]
TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL = "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>"
TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY = "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>"
TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN = "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>"
TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tailscale-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tmhs/tailscale-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tailscale-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tmhs/tailscale-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "tailscale-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tmhs/tailscale-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tailscale-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tmhs/tailscale-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tailscale-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@tmhs/tailscale-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_ALLOW_FUNNEL>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_READONLY>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_BIN>",
        "TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TAILSCALE_MCP_TIMEOUT_MS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by TMHSDigital

View all TMHSDigital servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Tailscale MCPyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Jul 14, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 25, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 31, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 31, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Jul 29, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 26, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.4.0	Oct 25, 2026

STANDING

#19,826of 164,500 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 144,674 of 164,500 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Tailscale MCP?: Tailscale MCP is maintained by TMHSDigital, which publishes 5 MCP servers (36 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Tailscale MCP listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Tailscale MCP is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Tailscale MCP have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Tailscale MCP, most recently published on Oct 25, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Tailscale MCP?: The source code for Tailscale MCP is hosted at github.com/TMHSDigital/tailscale-mcp.

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