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Storacha MCP Storage Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for Storacha storage, enabling AI applications to interact with decentralized storage through a standardized interface.

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What is Storacha MCP Storage Server?

The Storacha MCP Storage Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to facilitate interaction between AI applications and Storacha's decentralized storage network. It provides a standardized interface for file operations and identity management.

How to use Storacha MCP Storage Server?

To use the server, clone the repository, install dependencies, configure environment variables (including the Storacha Agent private key), and start the server in either Stdio or SSE mode. Integrate with an MCP client using the provided code examples for listing tools, getting the agent's DID key, and uploading files.

Key features of Storacha MCP Storage Server

  • File Operations (Upload and Retrieve)

  • Identity Management (Get DID Key)

  • Dual Transport Modes (HTTP with SSE and Stdio)

  • Standardized MCP-compliant API

  • Security features (Bearer Token, CORS, Input validation)

Use cases of Storacha MCP Storage Server

  • Document Storage & Analysis

  • Long-term Structured Data Storage

  • Data Sharing Between Agents and Systems

  • Application Integration

  • AI Model Development

  • LLM Integration

  • Web Application Backups

  • Machine Learning Datasets

FAQ from Storacha MCP Storage Server

How do I configure the server?

Configure the server using environment variables such as MCP_SERVER_PORT, PRIVATE_KEY, and GATEWAY_URL.

What are the transport modes?

The server supports HTTP with Server-Sent Events (SSE) for remote communication and Stdio for local integrations.

How do I upload a file?

Use the upload tool via the MCP client, providing the file content, name, and type. You can also specify a custom delegation.

How do I retrieve a file?

Files are retrieved via Storacha's HTTP gateway using the CID (Content Identifier) returned after uploading.

How do I test the server?

Use the MCP Inspector by starting both the server and the inspector, then connecting to the server URL in the inspector UI.