Get intelligent code completion and suggestions for Qiskit quantum computing programs. Built for developers writing quantum circuits and algorithms who want AI-powered assistance tuned to Qiskit's API and patterns.
io.github.Qiskit/qiskit-code-assistant-mcp-server
Local install
STDIO
1 required env var
How models use it and what it is built for.
Get intelligent code completion and suggestions for Qiskit quantum computing programs. Built for developers writing quantum circuits and algorithms who want AI-powered assistance tuned to Qiskit's API and patterns.
Local install — runs as a subprocess.
Configuration this server reads at startup.
Your IBM Quantum API token for authentication
Qiskit Code Assistant API base URL
Default model name for code completion
Where to find authoritative docs and source for Qiskit Code Assistant.
Paste any of these into Agent Studio after connecting Qiskit Code Assistant.
Common questions about connecting and running Qiskit Code Assistant.
What is the Qiskit Code Assistant MCP server?
It's an MCP server that provides intelligent code completion and suggestions specifically for Qiskit quantum computing code. It integrates with your IDE or chat interface to offer context-aware completions tuned to Qiskit's API and quantum programming patterns.
How do I authenticate with the Qiskit Code Assistant?
You need to set the QISKIT_IBM_TOKEN environment variable with your IBM Quantum API token. This token is required for the server to function and authenticate requests to the Qiskit Code Assistant API.
Can I use a custom API endpoint or model?
Yes. Set QCA_TOOL_API_BASE to point to a different API endpoint and QCA_TOOL_MODEL_NAME to specify which model the code assistant should use for completions.
How do I install and run this server?
Install it with `uvx qiskit-code-assistant-mcp-server@0.4.0`. The server communicates via stdio and requires your QISKIT_IBM_TOKEN to be set before startup.
What quantum programming tasks does this server help with?
The server provides code completion for Qiskit circuit construction, gate operations, and quantum algorithm implementations. It's designed to accelerate development of quantum programs by suggesting correct syntax and API usage patterns.
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