HAL (HTTP API Layer) - An MCP server that provides HTTP API capabilities to Large Language Models with OpenAPI/Swagger integration
Hal mcp server lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with HAL directly. HAL (HTTP API Layer) - An MCP server that provides HTTP API capabilities to Large Language Models with OpenAPI/Swagger integration.
HAL is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides HTTP API capabilities to Large Language Models. It allows LLMs to make HTTP requests and interact with web APIs through a secure, controlled interface. HAL can also automatically generate tools from OpenAPI/Swagger specifications for seamless API integration.
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|---|---|
| name | id |
{
"mcpServers": {
"hal": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["hal-mcp"]
}
}
}Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| HAL_SWAGGER_FILE | Configuration value read at startup. | Optional |
| HAL_API_BASE_URL | Endpoint or connection string the server talks to. | Yes |
| HAL_SECRET_API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| HAL_SECRET_USERNAME | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| HAL_SECRET_PASSWORD | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| HAL_SECRET_TOKEN | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| HAL_SECRET_MICROSOFT_API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| STORAGE_ACCESS_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
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