Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Xano MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to 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 Xano MCP Server? A: The Xano MCP Server is a specific implementation of an MCP server designed to connect Claude AI (via Smithery) with Xano databases, enabling AI-powered interaction with your Xano data.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. Our platform helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and manage Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: What are the key features of the Xano MCP Server? A: The key features include complete Xano API integration, support for stdio and WebSocket transport, comprehensive database operations, file management capabilities, request history tracking, and import/export functionality.

Q: What types of database operations are supported? A: The server supports a wide range of database operations, including listing tables, getting table details, creating, updating, and deleting tables, getting and updating table schemas, and managing table indexes.

Q: Can I perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on table content? A: Yes, the server supports CRUD operations on records, allowing you to manage the data stored in your Xano tables.

Q: What file operations are supported? A: The server allows you to list, upload, and delete files stored in your Xano database, as well as get file details.

Q: How do I install the Xano MCP Server? A: You can install the server locally by cloning the repository, installing dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, and configuring it with your Xano API token.

Q: How do I use the Xano MCP Server with Smithery? A: Deploy the MCP server to Smithery using smithery deploy, configure it with your Xano API token in the Smithery dashboard, and then use the server in your Smithery workflows.

Q: What security considerations should I keep in mind? A: Store your Xano API token securely, use environment variables for sensitive information, consider using access controls on your Xano database, and deploy the MCP server securely.

Q: How can I configure the server? A: The server can be configured using command-line arguments or environment variables for options such as the Xano API token, transport method, port, and debug mode.

Q: Does the server support Docker? A: Yes, you can run the server using Docker by building the Docker image and running it with the necessary environment variables and port mappings.

Q: Where can I find the license for this project? A: This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file in the repository for details.

Q: What if I have more questions or need support? A: Refer to the documentation or UBOS support for assistance with your specific requirements.