How do I install the public 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 `DACAST_API_KEY` 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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Public MCP Server

This repository provides a **Model Context Protocol (MCP) server** that exposes the Dacast video platform API as a set of structured MCP tools. It

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What is the Public MCP Server?

This repository provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes the Dacast video platform API as a set of structured MCP tools. It lets

What you get

StdIO-based MCP server —
Speaks the Model Context Protocol over standard input/output
Designed to be launched by an MCP client process and kept running as a child process
Dacast API integration —
Channel management: create, list, get, update
Playlist management: create, list, get, update, set playlist content

Configuration and credentials

Go: Go 1.24+ (earlier versions may work but are not guaranteed). - Dacast account and API key: required to perform authenticated operations.

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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
Channels	pkg/tools/channel/)
create_channel.go	create a new channel.
get_channel.go	get channel details.
update_channel.go	update an existing channel.
list_channel.go	list all or filtered channels.
Playlists	pkg/tools/playlist/)
create_playlist.go	create a new playlist.
get_playlist.go	get playlist details.
update_playlist.go	update an existing playlist.
list_playlist.go	list playlists.
set_playlist_content.go	set or update playlist content.
Images	pkg/tools/images/)
thumbnail.go	manage channel/asset thumbnails.
splash.go	manage splash images.
Simulcast	pkg/tools/simulcast/)
create_simulcast_destination.go	create a simulcast destination.
get_simulcast_destination.go	retrieve a simulcast destination.
delete_simulcast_destination.go	delete a simulcast destination.

How to install the Public MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dacast": {
      "command": "go",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "github.com/Dacast-Inc/mcp-server-public@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DACAST_API_KEY": "YOUR_DACAST_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Go: Go 1.24+ (earlier versions may work but are not guaranteed). - Dacast account and API key: required to perform authenticated operations.

Variable	Description	Required
DACAST_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Public to create channel.go.”
“Use Public to get channel.go.”
“Use Public to update channel.go.”

Frequently asked questions

This repository provides a **Model Context Protocol (MCP) server** that exposes the Dacast video platform API as a set of structured MCP tools. It lets Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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