beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate use_aws_mcp MCP server with oterm. Enhanced oterm functionality with use_aws_mcp integration.

use_aws_mcp + oterm: Complete MCP Integration

use_aws_mcp is a MCP server that amazon-q-cli's use_aws tool extracted into independent mcp, for general aws api usage..

When integrated with oterm, you can:

  • Access use_aws_mcp functionality through oterm

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up use_aws_mcp in oterm, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • use_aws_mcp will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use use_aws_mcp tools directly in oterm
  • All use_aws_mcp capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • oterm installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (CLI (Terminal))

Installation

Step 1: Install use_aws_mcp

Configuration

Step 2: Configure oterm

  1. Open oterm settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add use_aws_mcp server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use use_aws_mcp in oterm:

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch oterm
  2. Verify use_aws_mcp is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic use_aws_mcp functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Refused

Symptoms: Failed to connect to Ollama

Cause: Ollama service is not running

Solution:

  • Start Ollama with ollama serve
  • Check if Ollama is running on the default port (11434)

Tool Not Found

Symptoms: Model does not use the tool, Tool execution failed

Cause: MCP server not configured correctly or crashed

Solution:

  • Check the config.json for syntax errors
  • Verify the MCP server command works independently in the terminal
  • Ensure the model supports tool calling (e.g., llama3.1)

use_aws_mcp not appearing in oterm

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check use_aws_mcp installation
  • Restart oterm
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that use_aws_mcp is integrated with oterm:

  • Explore all use_aws_mcp capabilities through oterm
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with oterm
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to use_aws_mcp development

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use_aws_mcp + oterm: MCP Setup Guide (2026)