Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Hedera MCP Server

Q: What is the Hedera MCP Server?

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

Q: Is the Hedera MCP Server production-ready?

A: No, the current implementation is a demo and should NOT be used in production due to security vulnerabilities such as the transmission of private keys in response bodies and lack of encryption.

Q: What are the main objectives of the Hedera MCP Server?

A: The main objectives are to demonstrate how transaction construction and execution can be managed by the server, with the client only needing to verify the transaction. This centralizes transaction logic and reduces client-side complexity.

Q: What are the prerequisites for using the Hedera MCP Server?

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

Q: How do I install the Hedera MCP Server?

A: Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install or yarn install, and create a .env file with your Hedera credentials.

Q: How do I run the Hedera MCP Server?

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

Q: What tools does the Hedera MCP Server provide?

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

Q: Does the Hedera MCP Server include a test client?

A: Yes, the repository includes a test client script (test-client.js) that demonstrates how to connect to the MCP server and use its tools.

Q: How can UBOS enhance the capabilities of the Hedera MCP Server?

A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent development platform that can integrate with the MCP Server to enable AI Agents to interact with the Hedera network, automate tasks, and optimize processes. UBOS provides AI Agent orchestration, enterprise data connectivity, custom AI Agent building, and support for multi-agent systems.

Q: What are some potential use cases for integrating UBOS and the Hedera MCP Server?

A: Potential use cases include automated account management, smart contract monitoring, supply chain automation, and decentralized identity management.

Q: Where can I find the Hedera MCP Server repository?

A: The repository is located at https://github.com/hedera-dev/hedera-mcp-server.