mcp-server-openmetadata

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About mcp-server-openmetadata

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#mcp-server #openmetadata #data-integration

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "om-glossary-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "src/server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is mcp-server-openmetadata?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that wraps OpenMetadata's REST API, enabling standardized interaction with OpenMetadata through MCP clients.

How to use mcp-server-openmetadata?

Configure via environment variables (token or basic auth) and add to Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json using uvx or uv. Run manually with python src/server.py with optional --port and --transport flags.

Key features of mcp-server-openmetadata

Implements MCP protocol for OpenMetadata integration
Supports token-based and basic authentication
Provides CRUD operations for tables (list, get, create, update, delete)
Runs via stdio (default) or SSE transport
Configurable server port (default 8000)

Use cases of mcp-server-openmetadata

Manage OpenMetadata tables through MCP clients like Claude Desktop
Automate metadata operations using standardized MCP tools
Integrate OpenMetadata into larger MCP-based workflows

FAQ from mcp-server-openmetadata

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized protocol for interacting with external systems. This server wraps OpenMetadata's REST API to expose it via MCP.

How do I authenticate to OpenMetadata?

Set OPENMETADATA_HOST and either OPENMETADATA_JWT_TOKEN (recommended) or OPENMETADATA_USERNAME and OPENMETADATA_PASSWORD as environment variables.

What features are currently implemented?

Only table operations are implemented: list, get (by ID and name), create, update, and delete. All other endpoints (databases, services, teams, users, search, tags, lineage, glossaries, usage) are not yet available.

How do I run the server manually?

Run python src/server.py with optional --port (default 8000) and --transport (stdio or sse, default stdio).

What transports are supported?

The server supports both stdio (default) and SSE transport types.

Frequently asked questions

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized protocol for interacting with external systems. This server wraps OpenMetadata's REST API to expose it via MCP.

How do I authenticate to OpenMetadata?

Set `OPENMETADATA_HOST` and either `OPENMETADATA_JWT_TOKEN` (recommended) or `OPENMETADATA_USERNAME` and `OPENMETADATA_PASSWORD` as environment variables.

What features are currently implemented?

How do I run the server manually?

Run `python src/server.py` with optional `--port` (default 8000) and `--transport` (stdio or sse, default stdio).

What transports are supported?

The server supports both stdio (default) and SSE transport types.

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