what is YAPI MCP Server?
YAPI MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to interact with a YAPI instance, allowing LLMs to retrieve API documentation details from YAPI projects.
how to use YAPI MCP Server?
To use YAPI MCP Server, set up a running YAPI instance, configure the server with the base URL of your YAPI instance, and use the provided tools to list interfaces or get details of specific interfaces.
key features of YAPI MCP Server?
- Lists interface categories and basic information within a YAPI project.
- Retrieves detailed information for specific interfaces by their ID.
use cases of YAPI MCP Server?
- Integrating API documentation retrieval into applications.
- Assisting developers in understanding API structures and details.
- Automating the documentation process for YAPI projects.
FAQ from YAPI MCP Server?
- What is required to run YAPI MCP Server?
You need a running YAPI instance, access to project tokens, and Node.js installed.
- How do I configure the server?
Set the base URL of your YAPI instance via the
YAPI_URL
environment variable.
- Can I use YAPI MCP Server with Docker?
Yes, you can build the server as a Docker image.
YAPI MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with a YAPI instance. This server enables LLMs to retrieve API documentation details from your YAPI projects.
Features
- List interface categories and basic interface info within a project.
- Get detailed information for a specific interface by its ID.
Tools
-
yapi_list_interfaces
- Lists all interface categories and the interfaces within them for a specific YAPI project.
- Input:
project_token
(string): The token for the YAPI project (found in YAPI project settings -> Tokens).
- Returns: A JSON string containing an array of categories, each with a list of simplified interface objects (id, title, path, method, status).
-
yapi_get_interface_details
- Gets detailed information for a specific YAPI interface by its ID.
- Input:
project_token
(string): The token for the YAPI project.interface_id
(number): The ID of the specific YAPI interface (you can find this ID in the URL when viewing an interface in YAPI).
- Returns: A JSON string containing the detailed interface information (request/response parameters, headers, body schemas, etc.).
Setup
Prerequisites
- A running YAPI instance.
- Access to the project token(s) for the YAPI projects you want to interact with. You can find this in your YAPI project's "Settings" -> "Tokens" section.
- Node.js and npm installed on the machine where you'll run the server or build the Docker image.
Configuration
The server requires the base URL of your YAPI instance to be set via the YAPI_URL
environment variable.
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json
:
NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"yapi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-yapi"
],
"env": {
"YAPI_URL": "http://your-yapi-instance.com"
// If you want to hardcode a default token (less secure, prefer passing via tool):
// "YAPI_PROJECT_TOKEN": "YOUR_DEFAULT_PROJECT_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}