On macOS, Sitely can connect an AI assistant to the native editor through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The assistant can inspect and edit editable Sitely pages, elements and settings through tools exposed by the local server.

Enable the local connection

Open Sitely > Settings > MCP, enable Enable MCP server and check that the status says Running on localhost. Use the desktop or command-line configuration instructions in that tab for your MCP client. Compatible Streamable HTTP clients connect to http://127.0.0.1:14445/. Keep Sitely running while the assistant is working.

After connecting, have the assistant list the open Sitely documents and identify the intended project before editing. If the client does not show Sitely tools, check the MCP status and reconnect the client using the instructions in the MCP tab.

Give the assistant a concrete editing task

Name the document, page and device layout, describe the intended result and say what must be preserved. For example: “In the working copy, reorganize the Images page at 1200, keep its screenshots and URL, and leave 320 in Assisted Layout.” Ask the assistant to inspect the existing content before changing it.

Work on a copy when trying a substantial change: Auto Save can persist edits while the assistant works. Enter any document password or macOS permission directly in Sitely or the system dialog. The local connection does not remove those requirements.

Review the native page and browser output

MCP edits remain native, editable Sitely content. Review the page in the canvas, check the affected device layouts and export or preview it in a browser to verify the result. Reading a tool response or a chat summary alone does not verify layout or interaction. Publishing is a separate step to request when the reviewed project is ready.