Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about UBOS MCP Server for Supabase

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What is the UBOS MCP Server for Supabase? A: It’s a server that connects to your Supabase database, specifically the feature_suggestions table, allowing AI tools to query and use that data.

Q: What are the prerequisites for using the UBOS MCP Server? A: You need Node.js (v16 or higher), npm, and a Supabase project with credentials (URL and anon key).

Q: How do I install the UBOS MCP Server? A: First, configure your .env file with your Supabase credentials. Then, run npm install to install the dependencies.

Q: How do I run the UBOS MCP Server? A: Use the command npx tsx mcp-server.ts or npm run dev.

Q: How do I connect the UBOS MCP Server to Cursor? A: In Cursor settings, add a new MCP server with the command npx tsx /path/to/mcp-server.ts.

Q: How do I connect the UBOS MCP Server to Claude Desktop? A: Add the MCP server configuration to the Claude Desktop configuration file (settings -> Developer tab -> Edit Config).

Q: What is the query_feature_suggestions tool? A: It’s a tool that allows you to query the feature_suggestions table in your Supabase database.

Q: What is the ‘limit’ parameter in query_feature_suggestions? A: It specifies the maximum number of records to return. The default is 100.

Q: I’m encountering connection issues. What should I do? A: Make sure your Supabase credentials are correct, check the console output for error messages, and ensure the feature_suggestions table exists in your Supabase database.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform that helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: How does the UBOS MCP Server integrate with the UBOS Platform? A: The MCP Server can be used as a data source for AI Agents orchestrated within the UBOS platform, allowing them to access and utilize data from your Supabase database.

Q: Can I use the UBOS MCP Server with other AI tools besides Cursor and Claude? A: Yes, as long as the AI tool supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Q: Is the UBOS MCP Server secure? A: Yes, it provides a secure connection to protect your Supabase data.

Q: Is the UBOS MCP Server Open Source? A: Yes, the source code is available for audit and contributions.

Q: Where can I find the source code for the UBOS MCP Server? A: The location of the source code is still to be updated here.