Tailscale MCP
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026; it has been in the index since 5 Sep 2026. How this is checked
Tailscale MCP is an open-source Model Context Protocol server backed by the Tailscale CLI and control-plane REST API. It exposes Tailscale network-management operations to compatible AI clients and can be installed with package managers or Docker.
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Overview
6 featuresPurpose: Managing Tailscale networks and resources from AI assistants without manually using the CLI or control-plane API.
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Audience: developers and DevOps teams using Tailscale with MCP-compatible AI clients
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Functions: agents, workflow_automation
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Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)
Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: API, CLI · deployment: cli, self_hosted, api_only
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Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
In the Frameworks & SDKs space, Tailscale MCP takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on managing Tailscale networks and resources from AI assistants without manually using the CLI or control-plane API. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and DevOps teams using Tailscale with MCP-compatible AI clients. Basis unknown · not verified: Tailscale MCP is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line and API, and it can be self-hosted.
Behind Tailscale MCP is tailscale-mcp contributors. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are MCP server, CLI integration, and REST API integration. Inferred · not functionally tested: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server and a public API.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- MCP server
- CLI integration
- REST API integration
- Network management
- Docker deployment
- Homebrew installation
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Indexing history
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- Indexed5 Sep · 09:58 UTCTailscale seen via MCP Registry (official)Source: MCP Registry (official) · Open
Frequently asked questions about Tailscale MCP
- What is Tailscale MCP?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Tailscale MCP focuses on managing Tailscale networks and resources from AI assistants without manually using the CLI or control-plane API. It is catalogued under Frameworks & SDKs on PulseGate.
- Who is Tailscale MCP for?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Tailscale MCP is an open-source project built for developers and DevOps teams using Tailscale with MCP-compatible AI clients.
- Is Tailscale MCP free?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Tailscale MCP is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
- What platforms does Tailscale MCP run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Tailscale MCP runs on the command line and API. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is Tailscale MCP still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026.
- What are alternatives to Tailscale MCP?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Tailscale MCP Server, Tail MCP, and tappy-mcp.Tailscale MCP ServerTail MCPtappy-mcp
- Who makes Tailscale MCP?
- Tailscale MCP is developed by tailscale-mcp contributors.
- Is Tailscale MCP open source?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Tailscale MCP is open source under the Open Source license.
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