How to install Llama Cloud MCP in Codex

To install Llama Cloud MCP in Codex, run "codex mcp add llama-cloud-mcp -- npx -y @llamaindex/llama-cloud-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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Run the install command

In a terminal, run:

codex mcp add llama-cloud-mcp -- npx -y @llamaindex/llama-cloud-mcp

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Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Llama Cloud MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Llama Cloud MCP work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Llama Cloud MCP installs with the steps above.

Llama Cloud MCP does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Llama Cloud MCP safe?

It scores 76 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.