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MCP SysOperator

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MCP SysOperator is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Infrastructure as Code operations. It allows AI assistants to interact with Ansible and Terraform, execute playbooks and Terraform plans, and manage cloud resources.

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What is MCP SysOperator?

MCP SysOperator is an MCP server that enables AI assistants to automate infrastructure management tasks using Ansible and Terraform. It provides tools to execute playbooks, manage AWS resources, and test infrastructure code locally with LocalStack.

How to use MCP SysOperator?

To use MCP SysOperator, you need to install Node.js, npm, Ansible, and the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk. After cloning the repository and installing dependencies, configure the MCP settings in your Claude extension or Claude Desktop app to point to the server's build directory. Then, use the provided MCP tool examples to interact with Ansible and Terraform via the AI assistant.

Key features of MCP SysOperator

  • Run Ansible Playbooks

  • List Inventory

  • Check Syntax

  • List Tasks

  • AWS Integration

  • Terraform Support

  • tflocal Integration

  • LocalStack Support

Use cases of MCP SysOperator

  • Automating infrastructure deployments with Ansible

  • Managing AWS resources through AI assistant commands

  • Testing Terraform configurations locally using LocalStack

  • Validating Ansible playbook syntax before execution

FAQ from MCP SysOperator

What are the requirements for using MCP SysOperator?

Node.js 18+, npm/yarn, Ansible, @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, AWS CLI with credentials (for AWS operations), and LocalStack with awslocal CLI (for LocalStack integration).

How do I install MCP SysOperator?

Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, build the server using npm run build, and configure MCP settings in your Claude extension or Claude Desktop app.

How do I run an Ansible playbook?

Use the run_playbook tool with the playbook path, inventory, extra vars, tags, and limit as arguments.

How do I test AWS operations locally?

Install and start LocalStack, then use the terraform tool with the useLocalstack option set to true.

Is MCP SysOperator production-ready?

No, MCP SysOperator is currently in active development and not recommended for production use.