How do I install the mcp openapi mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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MCP Openapi MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for OpenAPI specifications - loads and serves multiple OpenAPI specs to enable LLM-powered IDE integrations

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What is the MCP Openapi MCP Server?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for OpenAPI specifications - loads and serves multiple OpenAPI specs to enable LLM-powered IDE integrations

What the server does

Loads multiple OpenAPI specifications from a directory
Exposes API operations and schemas through MCP protocol
Enables LLMs to understand and work with your APIs directly in your IDE
Supports dereferenced schemas for complete API context
Maintains a catalog of all available APIs

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
Returns	Complete schema details
Inputs:	specId (string): API specification ID
specId	optional string): Specific API specification ID to search

How to install the MCP Openapi MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "@reapi/mcp-openapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@reapi/mcp-openapi@latest",
        "--dir",
        "./specs"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Openapi to Returns.”
“Use MCP Openapi to Inputs.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for OpenAPI specifications - loads and serves multiple OpenAPI specs to enable LLM-powered IDE integrations Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.