Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Joomla MCP Server

Q: What is the Joomla MCP Server? A: The Joomla MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server enables AI assistants, such as Claude, to interact with Joomla websites via the Joomla Web Services API. It provides tools to manage articles using an AI assistant.

Q: What are the key features of the Joomla MCP Server? A: The key features include retrieving articles, listing categories, creating new articles, managing article states (published, unpublished, trashed, or archived), deleting articles, and updating articles.

Q: What are the requirements to use the Joomla MCP Server? A: The requirements include Python 3.11+, Joomla 4.x or 5.x with the Web Services API plugin enabled, and an API Bearer token for authentication.

Q: How do I install the Joomla MCP Server? A: To install, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies using uv, and configure your AI assistant (like Claude) with the necessary environment variables (Joomla base URL and API token).

Q: What tools are available in the Joomla MCP Server? A: Available tools include get_joomla_articles(), get_joomla_categories(), create_article(), manage_article_state(), delete_article(), and update_article().

Q: What are the security considerations when using the Joomla MCP Server? A: Treat the Joomla API Token with the same care as your passwords. The server sanitizes HTML content to prevent XSS attacks, and ensure your Joomla website uses HTTPS to secure API communications.

Q: Can I use this server with other AI assistants besides Claude? A: Yes, the Joomla MCP Server is designed to work with any AI assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol and can interact with the Joomla Web Services API.

Q: Where can I find more information about the UBOS platform? A: You can find more information about the UBOS platform and its features on the UBOS website: https://ubos.tech. UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents with your LLM model.