MCP Storage Server MCP Server

Storacha MCP Storage Server - Decentralized storage for AI systems

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What is the MCP Storage Server MCP Server?

Storacha MCP Storage Server - Decentralized storage for AI systems

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Storacha hot storage, allowing AI applications to store and retrieve files through a standardized interface. It enables trustless, decentralized data exchange using IPFS and CIDs, ensuring data sovereignty, verifiability, and seamless integration with agent frameworks & AI systems.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
uploadUpload a file to the Storacha Network. The file must be provided as a base64 encoded string with a filename that includes the extension for MIME type detection.
retrieveRetrieve a file from the Storacha Network. Supported filepath formats: CID/filename, /ipfs/CID/filename, or ipfs://CID/filename.
identityReturns the DIDKey of the Storacha Agent loaded from the private key storage configuration.

How to install the MCP Storage Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "storage-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@web3-storage/w3cli"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_TRANSPORT_MODE": "your-value",
        "PRIVATE_KEY": "your-value",
        "DELEGATION": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
MCP_TRANSPORT_MODEConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
PRIVATE_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
DELEGATIONConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Storage Server to upload.”
  • “Use MCP Storage Server to retrieve.”
  • “Use MCP Storage Server to identity.”

Frequently asked questions

Storacha MCP Storage Server - Decentralized storage for AI systems Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.