Question 1

What is the Hedera MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Hedera MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to simplify interactions with the Hedera network. It provides tools for creating wallets, checking account balances, building transactions, and sending signed transactions.

Question 2

What prerequisites are required to use the Hedera MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js (v18 or higher), npm or yarn, and a Hedera account (for testnet or mainnet).

Question 3

How do I install the Hedera MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, navigate to the directory, and run `npm install`.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the `.env` file?

Accepted Answer

The `.env` file stores your Hedera credentials, such as your operator account ID, private key, and network type (testnet or mainnet).

Question 5

How do I run the Hedera MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

After building the application with `npm run build`, start the server using `npm start`. It will be available at `http://localhost:3000` (or the specified port).

Question 6

What tools are available in the Hedera MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server provides tools for creating wallets (`create-wallet`), checking balances (`check-balance`), building transactions (`build-transaction`), and sending signed transactions (`send-transaction`).

Question 7

What does the `create-wallet` tool do?

Accepted Answer

It creates a new Hedera account and returns the account ID, public key, and private key.

Question 8

What input does the `check-balance` tool require?

Accepted Answer

It requires the `accountId` (string) of the Hedera account you want to check.

Question 9

What inputs does the `build-transaction` tool require?

Accepted Answer

It requires the `senderAccountId`, `recipientAccountId`, and `amount` (in tinybars) for the transaction.

Question 10

What input does the `send-transaction` tool require?

Accepted Answer

It requires the `signedTransaction` (base64-encoded) to be sent to the Hedera network.

Question 11

How can I test the Hedera MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The repository includes a `test-client.js` script that demonstrates how to connect to the server and use its tools.

Question 12

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs, enabling AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.  In the context of the Hedera MCP Server, it refers to the protocol facilitating interactions with the Hedera network.

Question 13

How does the Hedera MCP Server relate to UBOS?

Accepted Answer

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that can be integrated with the Hedera MCP Server to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and develop Multi-Agent Systems.

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