How do I install the mcp openapi schema 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 Schema MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that exposes OpenAPI schema information to Large Language Models

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What is the MCP Openapi Schema MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that exposes OpenAPI schema information to Large Language Models

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes OpenAPI schema information to Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude. This server allows an LLM to explore and understand OpenAPI specifications through a set of specialized tools.

Load any OpenAPI schema file (JSON or YAML) specified via command line argument
Explore API paths, operations, parameters, and schemas
View detailed request and response schemas
Look up component definitions and examples
Search across the entire API specification
Get responses in YAML format for better LLM comprehension

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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
list-endpoints	Lists all API paths and their HTTP methods with summaries in a nested object structure
get-endpoint	Gets detailed information about a specific endpoint including parameters and responses
get-request-body	Gets the request body schema for a specific endpoint and method
get-response-schema	Gets the response schema for a specific endpoint, method, and status code
get-path-parameters	Gets the parameters for a specific path
list-components	Lists all schema components (schemas, responses, parameters, etc.)
get-component	Gets detailed definition for a specific component
list-security-schemes	Lists all available security schemes
get-examples	Gets examples for a specific component or endpoint
search-schema	Searches across paths, operations, and schemas

How to install the MCP Openapi Schema MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "OpenAPI Schema": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-openapi-schema",
        "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/openapi.yaml"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Openapi Schema to list-endpoints.”
“Use MCP Openapi Schema to get-endpoint.”
“Use MCP Openapi Schema to get-request-body.”

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol server that exposes OpenAPI schema information to Large Language Models Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.