--- title: Getting Started with TestFit's MCP  description: Get started with TestFit MCP --- [Skip to content](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/get-started-mcp#main-content) [![](https://support.testfit.io/hs-fs/hubfs/primary%20wordmark.png?width=150&height=113&name=primary%20wordmark.png)](https://testfit.io/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [Contact us](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) [Contact us](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) Welcome to the TestFit Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [TestFit Knowledge Base](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [MCP](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/mcp?hsLang=en) August 7, 2026 # Getting Started with TestFit's MCP  ** TestFit MCP is currently only available for the desktop application. Web functionality is not available at this time. ** Before getting started make sure you've explored these articles: [How Do I Connect to TestFit's Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Article](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/connect-testfit-mcp?hsLang=en) [  TestFit Model Context Protocol (MCP) - FAQ ](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/mcp-faq?hsLang=en) --- ### Important to Know With your LLM connected you're ready to start creating and working on sites through the MCP connection. A few things to keep in mind: - Both environments (TestFit Desktop App & your AI agent) need to be open. - Start all prompts with "Using the TestFit MCP" - The MCP will never automatically consume a [*site credit*](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/urban-planner-data-maps-and-site-solver...-whats-the-difference-in-terms-of-site-development?hsLang=en) for you. You will always need to manually confirm consumption of a credit and then inform the MCP you've locked the site area.  --- ### Simple vs. Detailed Prompts Prompts can be very simple or more detailed. You can start with something simple such as: **"Using the TestFit MCP, create a site from the parcel at *\*"**. or something more detailed: **"Using the TestFit MCP - I need a garden apartment neighborhood on the site I have defined in TestFit. 3 levels with a mix of building types, roughly 40% building A, 40% building B, and 20% building C, arranged around a central drive with surface parking".** --- ### Deal Context & Constraints There needs to be clear requirements and constraints  - **Specify deal requirements first** **if available** (building type + min/max quantity, e.g., "150–200 unit multifamily" or "160,000–280,000 SF warehouse") — this gives the MCP a target and what its limits should be. --- ### Working in Tandem The MCP allows you to work *together *with TestFit. You can define a site manually, adjust the setbacks, and then prompt the MCP to solve your site. You can then modify the results to your specific needs in TestFit. --- ### TestFit Terminology Additional context when prompting your LLM is recommended. Using terminology it is familiar with is not necessary but it will help in providing more accurate results.  You can consult the [TestFit Glossary](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/testfit-glossary?hsLang=en) or ask your LLM for better insights to become familiar with common phrases and wording.         - [Getting Started](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Interface](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#interface) - [Setting up a Deal](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#setting-up-a-deal) - [Site Design & Configuration](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en#site-design-configuration) - [Fundamentals](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/fundamentals?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Regions](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/fundamentals?hsLang=en#regions) - [Key Functions](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/fundamentals?hsLang=en#key-functions) - [Roads](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/fundamentals?hsLang=en#roads) - [Site Development](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Mass-Based](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#mass-based) - [Housing - High Density & Gurban](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#housing-high-density-gurban) - [Housing - Low Density & Subdivision](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#housing-low-density-subdivision) - [Housing - Garden](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#housing-garden) - [Industrial](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#industrial) - [Datacenters](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#datacenters) - [Generative Design](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#generative-design) - [Parking](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#parking) - [Retail](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#retail) - [Core-Based](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/site-development?hsLang=en#core-based) - [Web App](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/web-app?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Deal Pipeline & Asset Management](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/web-app?hsLang=en#deal-pipeline-asset-management) - [Deal Actions & Edits](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/web-app?hsLang=en#deal-actions-edits) - [Reports](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/web-app?hsLang=en#reports) - [Quantities & Costs](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/web-app?hsLang=en#quantities-costs) - [Pro Forma](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/web-app?hsLang=en#pro-forma) - [MCP](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/mcp?hsLang=en) - [Reports & Exporting](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/reports-exporting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [PDF Exports](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/reports-exporting?hsLang=en#pdf-exports) - [SketchUp Export](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/reports-exporting?hsLang=en#sketchup-export) - [TestFit to Revit](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/reports-exporting?hsLang=en#testfit-to-revit) - [Account Management](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/account-management?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Administration](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/account-management?hsLang=en#administration) - [Account](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/account-management?hsLang=en#account) - [Latest Release](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#main-content) - [2026](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#2026) - [2025](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#2025) - [2024](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#2024) - [2023](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#2023) - [2022](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#2022) - [Beta](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/latest-release?hsLang=en#beta) - [FAQ](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/faq?hsLang=en) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Issues](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#issues) - [Errors](https://support.testfit.io/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#errors) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://support.testfit.io/hs-fs/hubfs/primary%20wordmark.png?width=124&height=40&name=primary%20wordmark.png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://testfit.io?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2025, TestFit