How do I install the 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.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `SERVER_NAME`, `OPENAPI_URL`, `MCP_AUTH_HEADERS`, `API_USERNAME`, `API_PASSWORD`, `OAUTH_CLIENT_ID`, `OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET`, `OAUTH_TOKEN_URL` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Openapi MCP Server

OpenAPI to Model Context Protocol (MCP) proxy server - dynamically translates OpenAPI specs into MCP tools

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What is the Openapi MCP Server?

OpenAPI to Model Context Protocol (MCP) proxy server - dynamically translates OpenAPI specs into MCP tools

What the server does

The OpenAPI to Model Context Protocol (MCP) proxy server bridges the gap between AI agents and external APIs by dynamically translating OpenAPI specifications into standardized MCP tools, resources, and prompts. This simplifies integration by eliminating the need for custom API wrappers.

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How to install the Openapi MCP Server

claude mcp add openapi-mcp-proxy --env SERVER_NAME=your-value --env OPENAPI_URL=your-value --env MCP_AUTH_HEADERS=your-value --env API_USERNAME=your-value --env API_PASSWORD=your-value --env OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=your-value --env OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET=your-value --env OAUTH_TOKEN_URL=your-value -- uvx openapi-mcp-proxy

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
SERVER_NAME	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
OPENAPI_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
MCP_AUTH_HEADERS	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
API_USERNAME	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
API_PASSWORD	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
OAUTH_CLIENT_ID	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
OAUTH_TOKEN_URL	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Openapi to Repository.”
“Use Openapi to RapidAPI.”
“Use Openapi to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

OpenAPI to Model Context Protocol (MCP) proxy server - dynamically translates OpenAPI specs into MCP tools Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.