mcp-server-openmetadata

What is mcp-server-openmetadata?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that wraps OpenMetadata's REST API, enabling standardized interaction with OpenMetadata through MCP clients.

How to use mcp-server-openmetadata?

Configure via environment variables (token or basic auth) and add to Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json using uvx or uv. Run manually with python src/server.py with optional --port and --transport flags.

Key features of mcp-server-openmetadata

• Implements MCP protocol for OpenMetadata integration
• Supports token-based and basic authentication
• Provides CRUD operations for tables (list, get, create, update, delete)
• Runs via stdio (default) or SSE transport
• Configurable server port (default 8000)

Use cases of mcp-server-openmetadata

• Manage OpenMetadata tables through MCP clients like Claude Desktop
• Automate metadata operations using standardized MCP tools
• Integrate OpenMetadata into larger MCP-based workflows

FAQ from mcp-server-openmetadata

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized protocol for interacting with external systems. This server wraps OpenMetadata's REST API to expose it via MCP.

How do I authenticate to OpenMetadata?

Set OPENMETADATA_HOST and either OPENMETADATA_JWT_TOKEN (recommended) or OPENMETADATA_USERNAME and OPENMETADATA_PASSWORD as environment variables.

What features are currently implemented?

Only table operations are implemented: list, get (by ID and name), create, update, and delete. All other endpoints (databases, services, teams, users, search, tags, lineage, glossaries, usage) are not yet available.

How do I run the server manually?

Run python src/server.py with optional --port (default 8000) and --transport (stdio or sse, default stdio).

What transports are supported?

The server supports both stdio (default) and SSE transport types.