Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Hyperspell MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server?

A: An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: What is UBOS?

A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on enabling businesses to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with their own LLM models, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: What is Hyperspell MCP Server?

A: Hyperspell MCP Server is an implementation of the MCP standard, designed to seamlessly integrate with UBOS. It enables AI models to access external data and tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Q: What configuration is needed for Hyperspell MCP Server?

A: You need to set the HYPERSPELL_TOKEN environment variable to a valid user or app token. Optionally, you can configure HYPERSPELL_USE_RESOURCES to control how resources are exposed and HYPERSPELL_COLLECTION to specify a default collection.

Q: How do I deploy Hyperspell MCP Server?

A: You can deploy the Hyperspell MCP Server using tools like uv. Refer to the documentation for detailed instructions.

Q: What are the benefits of using Hyperspell MCP Server with UBOS?

A: Using Hyperspell MCP Server with UBOS allows you to seamlessly integrate AI Agents with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and create Multi-Agent Systems. It enhances the capabilities of LLMs by providing access to external resources and tools.

Q: Can I use Hyperspell MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

A: Yes, you can configure Claude Desktop to use the Hyperspell MCP Server. Refer to the documentation for the specific configuration settings.

Q: What does HYPERSPELL_USE_RESOURCES do?

A: This environment variable controls how resources are exposed to MCP clients. false exposes everything as tools, true exposes retrieving single documents or listing collections as resources, and both exposes both.

Q: What if I don’t set HYPERSPELL_COLLECTION?

A: If you don’t set HYPERSPELL_COLLECTION, the server will use the user’s default collection.