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Overview

Deco CMS provides a comprehensive management platform for AI agents, enabling users to hire specialized agents, connect MCP tools, and organize them into functional projects. The platform offers a web interface for setting up connections with one-click OAuth, tracking costs and performance, and creating adaptive UIs based on project needs. It supports both local and cloud deployments with team management features, making it suitable for both individual developers and organizations.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 6 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• CONNECTION_CREATECONNECTION_CREATE(name: string, connection: {type: 'HTTP'|'SSE'|'WebSocket', url: string, token?: string}): {id: string, scope: 'workspace'|'project'}

  Create a new MCP connection

  Try:Create a new GitHub connectionTry:Set up a Slack MCP connectionTry:Add a Postgres database connection

Note: Only one explicit tool definition found in the README. The server likely exposes more tools through MCP connections (GitHub, Slack, Postgres, etc.), but these aren't directly documented as tools in the README itself. The 'defineTool' patter

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Installation

bunx decocms

git clone https://github.com/decocms/studio.git
bun install
bun run dev

# With embedded PostgreSQL
docker compose -f deploy/docker-compose.yml up

# With external PostgreSQL
docker compose -f deploy/docker-compose.postgres.yml up

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deco": {
      "command": "bun",
      "args": ["x", "decocms"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the difference between an Agent and a Connection in Deco CMS?

An Agent is an AI entity with specific skills and prompts that can be hired and composed. A Connection provides access to tools and services via MCP, which Agents can use to perform tasks.

How does Deco CMS handle authentication and access control?

Deco CMS uses Better Auth for OAuth 2.1 authentication and API keys, with role-based access control (RBAC) at both workspace and project levels.

Can I self-host Deco CMS?

Yes, Deco CMS can be self-hosted using Docker, Kubernetes, or directly with Bun/Node. It runs on your infrastructure with no vendor lock-in.

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