Amp 2026.08.19
Amp 2026.08.19 was released on .
Summary
MCP in Orbs You can now connect remote MCP servers on ampcode.com and use them in orbs, the TUI, and with Puck. To add an MCP server: - Visit ampcode.com/settings/mcp-servers, - Select a pre-config...
Release Context
- This was the 58th Amp release of 2026 tracked by Havoptic.
- It shipped the same day as Amp 2026.08.19.2 (August 19, 2026).
Shipped around the same time
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- Cline v4.1.12 (August 21, 2026)
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- OpenCode v1.18.21 (August 21, 2026)
- OpenCode v1.18.20 (August 21, 2026)
- Cline v4.1.11 (August 21, 2026)
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Release Notes
MCP in Orbs You can now connect remote MCP servers on ampcode.com and use them in orbs, the TUI, and with Puck. To add an MCP server: - Visit ampcode.com/settings/mcp-servers, - Select a pre-configured server or click "Add MCP Server" - Log into the server using OAuth, - Start a thread in an orb, the TUI, a runner, or talk to Puck: Amp supports connecting hosted MCP servers using Streamable HTTP with OAuth or Bearer tokens, personal and workspace configuration of MCP servers, and the use of MCP-provided tools. MCP Apps, Resources, and Prompts are not supported.
Other Recent Amp Releases
- 2026.10.19 (October 19, 2026)
- 2026.10.16 (October 16, 2026)
- 2026.10.13 (October 13, 2026)
- 2026.10.12 (October 12, 2026)
- 2026.10.12.2 (October 12, 2026)
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