Onx Mcp Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates with Onspring's API, allowing AI assistants to access and manipulate data stored in Onspring instances.
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- StevanFreeborn
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- Retrieve lists of apps and their fields
- Fetch records from apps
- Query apps using filters
- Run reports and access report data
- Retrieve files from attachment fields
- Verify API connection with a check tool
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Onx Mcp ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install the package globally (npm install -g @stevanfreeborn/onx-mcp-server) or use via npx. Set the required environment variables ONSPRING_API_KEY and ONSPRING_BASE_URL, then configure the server in your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) with the appropriate command and arguments.
check-onspring-connection
Checks if you can connect to the Onspring instance
get-apps
Retrieves a list of apps from the Onspring instance
get-fields
Retrieves a list of fields from the Onspring instance for a particular app
get-records
Retrieves a list of records from an app or survey in the Onspring instance
get-reports
Retrieves a list of reports from the Onspring instance for a particular app
get-report-data
Retrieves the data for a specific report from the Onspring instance
query-records
Queries records from a specific app in the Onspring instance
get-file
Retrieves a file from a specific record in the Onspring instance
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"onx mcp server": {
"onx-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@stevanfreeborn/onx-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"ONSPRING_API_KEY": "your_onspring_api_key",
"ONSPRING_BASE_URL": "https://api.onspring.com"
}
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"onx-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@stevanfreeborn/onx-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"ONSPRING_API_KEY": "your_onspring_api_key",
"ONSPRING_BASE_URL": "https://api.onspring.com"
}
}
}
Onspring MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates with Onspring's API, allowing AI assistants to access and manipulate data stored in Onspring instances.
Description
This server provides a bridge between AI assistants and Onspring instances through the Model Context Protocol. It enables MCP clients to read and interact with your Onspring data, providing capabilities like:
- Retrieving lists of apps and their fields
- Fetching records from apps
- Running queries against apps
- Accessing report data
- Retrieve files from attachment fields
Table of Contents
- Installation
- Usage
- Configuration
- Available Tools
- Development
- License
Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js
- An Onspring instance with API access
- An Onspring API key with appropriate permissions
Installation Steps
1. Install the package globally:
npm install -g @stevanfreeborn/onx-mcp-server
Or use it directly via npx:
npx @stevanfreeborn/onx-mcp-server
Building from Source
If you want to build from source:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/onx-mcp-server.git
cd onx-mcp-server
Install dependencies
npm install
Build the project
npm run build
Start the server
npm start
Usage
In order to use the server, you will need to configure it in the MCP client of your choice. Each MCP client should provide instructions on setting up a MCP server. You will also need to make sure the required environment variables are set. See the Configuration section for more details.
Configuration
The server requires that the following environment variables are set:
| Variable | Description | Default |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| ONSPRING_API_KEY | Your Onspring API key | (Required) |
| ONSPRING_BASE_URL | The base URL for the Onspring API | <https://api.onspring.com> |
Connecting to Claude Desktop
Claude Desktop is a popular MCP client. To connect the Onspring MCP server to Claude Desktop, follow these steps:
1. Find the claude_desktop_config.json file. Please reference this documentation for more information on where to find this file: For Claude Desktop Users.
2. Open the claude_desktop_config.json file in a text editor and add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"onx-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@stevanfreeborn/onx-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ONSPRING_API_KEY": "your_onspring_api_key",
"ONSPRING_BASE_URL": "https://api.onspring.com"
}
}
}
}
> [!NOTE]
> The specific command and arguments may vary based on your setup.
Available Tools
The MCP Server exposes the following tools for AI assistants to interact with Onspring:
checkConnectionTool
Verifies that the server can connect to the Onspring API using the provided credentials.
getAppsTool
Retrieves a list of all accessible apps in the Onspring instance.
getFieldsTool
Gets all fields for a specified app.
Parameters:
- name: The name of the app
getRecordsTool
Retrieves records from an app with specified fields.
Parameters:
- appName: The name of the app
- fields: Array of field names to retrieve
- pageNumber: The page number to start from (1-based)
- numberOfPages: The number of pages to retrieve
getReportsTool
Gets all reports available for a specified app.
Parameters:
- appName: The name of the app
getReportDataTool
Retrieves data from a specified report.
Parameters:
- appName: The name of the app
- reportName: The name of the report
- dataType: The type of report data to retrieve (optional)
queryRecordsTool
Queries records from an app using a filter.
Parameters:
- appName: The name of the app
- fields: Array of field names to retrieve
- filter: A filter object to restrict the results
- pageNumber: The page number to start from (1-based)
- numberOfPages: The number of pages to retrieve
getFileTool
Retrieves a file stored in an attachment field.
Parameters:
- appName: The name of the app
- fieldName: The name of the attachment field
- recordId: The ID of the record containing the file
- fileName: The name of the file to retrieve
Development
Setup Development Environment
# Install dependencies
npm install
Run in development mode (watches for changes)
npm run dev
Testing
The project uses Vitest for testing:
# Run tests
npm test
Run tests with coverage
npm run test:coverage
Run tests with UI
npm run test:ui
Inspecting the Server
You can use the MCP Inspector to test the server:
npm run inspect
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.
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