Amp August 19, 2026 Update Explained

TLDR

You can now connect external MCP servers to Amp and use their tools right inside your projects.
It’s easy to set up: just pick a pre-configured server on the website and log in.
You can use these new tools in Orbs, the TUI, or when talking to Puck.
This update is only for tools right now—Apps, Resources, and Prompts aren't supported yet.

This update is all about expanding what Amp can do by letting it talk to outside servers. It matters to anyone who uses Amp and wants to bring in extra tools or data from other places on the internet without having to leave their workflow.

What's new

Remote MCP servers are here: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is basically a standard way for AI apps to securely grab tools and info from outside sources. You can now connect Amp to these remote servers.
Web setup: You can add a server by going to your settings on ampcode.com. You can either pick one from a ready-made list or add your own.
Easy logins: To connect securely, Amp supports standard login methods like OAuth (the "log in with Google" style of signing in) and Bearer tokens (a secure passcode).
Share with your team: You can set up an MCP server just for yourself (personal) or share it with your whole workspace so everyone gets the same tools.
Use them anywhere: Once a server is connected, you can use its tools in Orbs, the TUI (Text User Interface—basically the terminal version of Amp), Runners, or when chatting with Puck.

Improvements

Amp can now smoothly use the actual tools provided by your connected MCP servers, letting the AI do more things without you having to manually copy and paste information.

Fixes

No fixes to report in this release.

Breaking changes

No breaking changes in this release.

How to upgrade

Update to Amp August 19, 2026 by running:

npm install -g @ampcode/cli

Amp August 19, 2026 Changelog

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