FAQ: Sitecore Send MCP Server and UBOS Integration

Q: What is the Sitecore Send MCP Server?

A: The Sitecore Send MCP Server is an unofficial server that allows you to integrate Sitecore Send, an email marketing platform, with UBOS (Universal Business Orchestration System) through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This enables AI Agents within UBOS to interact with Sitecore Send functionalities.

Q: What can I do with the Sitecore Send MCP Server?

A: You can automate various email marketing tasks, such as managing email lists (adding, removing, retrieving members) and sending transactional emails based on events or conditions within UBOS.

Q: What is MCP?

A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). It allows different applications to communicate with AI models in a structured way.

Q: What environment variables do I need to configure?

A: You need to configure the following environment variables:

• API_KEY: Your Sitecore Send API key.
• TRANSACTIONAL_EMAILS_CAMPAIGN_ID: The ID of your transactional email campaign in Sitecore Send.
• SMTP_ENABLED: Set to true to enable SMTP.
• SMTP_FROM: The ‘From’ address for SMTP emails.
• SMTP_USER: Your SMTP username.
• SMTP_PASSWORD: Your SMTP password.

Q: How do I install the Sitecore Send MCP Server?

A: You can install it manually by adding the server configuration to your UBOS mcpServers section or using stdio or sse methods via command line.

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

A: UBOS provides a full-stack AI Agent development platform, allowing you to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents. Integrating with Sitecore Send enables automated email marketing workflows within this ecosystem.

Q: Is the Sitecore Send MCP Server official?

A: No, this is an unofficial MCP Server. While it provides valuable integration capabilities, it’s not directly supported by Sitecore.

Q: What if I don’t have UBOS?

A: While the MCP server is designed for UBOS integration, you can still use the standalone server for various application needs, though the full benefits are realized within the UBOS platform.

Q: What kind of support is available for the Sitecore Send MCP Server?

A: Since this is an unofficial server, support might be community-based. Refer to the project documentation or community forums for assistance.