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Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

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This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that provides access to various storage services via Apache OpenDAL™. It allows seamless access to multiple storage services and simplifies file and directory listing and reading.

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What is Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™?

MCP Server OpenDAL is a server that enables access to various storage services like S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage through the Model Context Protocol, leveraging the Apache OpenDAL™ library.

How to use Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™?

Install the server using pip install mcp-server-opendal. Configure the claude_desktop_config.json file to point to the server. Configure storage services by setting environment variables with the OPENDAL_<ALIAS>_<CONFIG> format. Use tools like read and list with <alias>://path/to/file.

Key features of Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

  • Seamless access to multiple storage services

  • List files and directories

  • Read file contents with automatic text/binary detection

  • Environment variable based configuration

Use cases of Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

  • Accessing S3 buckets through MCP

  • Reading files from Azure Blob Storage

  • Listing directories in Google Cloud Storage

  • Integrating with Claude Desktop for storage access

FAQ from Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

What storage services are supported?

The server supports any storage service supported by Apache OpenDAL™ including S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, and more.

How do I configure the storage services?

Storage services are configured using environment variables with the format OPENDAL_<ALIAS>_<CONFIG>.

What is Apache OpenDAL™?

Apache OpenDAL™ is a data access layer that provides a unified API for accessing various storage services.

Do I need to install Apache OpenDAL™ separately?

No, mcp-server-opendal includes Apache OpenDAL™ as a dependency.

How do I run the server in development mode?

Use the command npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run mcp-server-opendal.