mcp-server

Overview

The Bitwarden MCP server offers two primary interfaces: vault management via CLI tools and organization administration through the Bitwarden Public API. It enables AI assistants to perform sensitive operations like reading and managing password vault items, creating secure shares, and handling organization administration tasks. The server emphasizes security with strong warnings about local-only usage and potential data exposure risks when connecting to AI assistants.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• lock

  Lock the Bitwarden vault

  Try:Lock my Bitwarden vaultTry:Secure my password manager
• unlock

  Unlock the Bitwarden vault using master password

  Try:Unlock my Bitwarden vaultTry:Access my passwords
• list

  List vault items with filtering options

  Try:List all my login itemsTry:Show me my passwords for github
• get

  Retrieve a specific vault item

  Try:Get my GitHub credentialsTry:Show my Netflix password
• create_item

  Create a new vault item (login, note, card, identity)

  Try:Create a new login for apple.comTry:Add a secure note for WiFi
• edit_item

  Modify an existing vault item

  Try:Update my Amazon passwordTry:Change my Twitter login
• generate

  Generate secure passwords or retrieve TOTP codes

  Try:Generate a 32-character passwordTry:Get my 2FA code for Google
• list_org_members

  List all members in your organization

  Try:Show all organization membersTry:Who is in my team
• invite_org_member

  Invite a new member to your organization

  Try:Invite newuser@company.com as adminTry:Add a developer to our team
• create_org_collection

  Create a new collection in your organization

  Try:Create a 'Development Team' collectionTry:Make a new secrets folder
• get_org_events

  Retrieve organization audit logs

  Try:Show me recent organization activityTry:What happened last week
• create_text_send

  Create a secure text-based share

  Try:Create a temporary share of this textTry:Send this note securely

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bitwarden": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@bitwarden/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "BW_SESSION": "your-session-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is this server safe to use?

The server is designed for local use only and provides strong security warnings. However, you should be aware that sharing your vault contents with an AI assistant carries risks, including potential exposure of sensitive information through responses.

Can I use this with self-hosted Bitwarden?

Yes, you can configure custom API and identity URLs using the `BW_API_BASE_URL` and `BW_IDENTITY_URL` environment variables for self-hosted Bitwarden instances.

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