Okta MCP Server
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This MCP server enables Claude to interact with Okta's user management system, providing user and group management capabilities. It allows Claude to retrieve user details, list users and groups, and perform various user management tasks within Okta.
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What is Okta MCP Server?
The Okta MCP Server is a tool designed to allow Claude, an AI assistant, to interact with and manage user and group data within an Okta organization. It acts as a bridge between Claude and the Okta API, enabling Claude to perform actions such as retrieving user information, listing users and groups, and filtering based on specific criteria.
How to use Okta MCP Server?
To use the server, you need to set up an Okta Developer account, create an API token, install the server dependencies using npm, and configure the Claude Desktop application to point to the server. The server provides tools like get_user, list_users, and list_groups which can be invoked through Claude using natural language commands.
Key features of Okta MCP Server
User and group management via Claude
Retrieval of detailed user information
Filtering and pagination for user and group lists
SCIM filter expression support
Robust error handling
Use cases of Okta MCP Server
Retrieving user details by ID or email
Listing users based on department or creation date
Finding users with specific attributes
Listing groups containing certain keywords
Automating user management tasks through Claude
FAQ from Okta MCP Server
How do I fix 'Tools not appearing in Claude'?
How do I fix 'Tools not appearing in Claude'?
Check Claude Desktop logs, verify environment variables, and ensure the path to index.js is correct.
What do I do about Authentication Errors?
What do I do about Authentication Errors?
Verify your API token is valid and that the OKTA_ORG_URL includes the full URL with https://. Also, check if your Okta domain is correct.
What if I have Server Connection Issues?
What if I have Server Connection Issues?
Check if the server built successfully, verify file permissions on build/index.js, and try running the server directly.
What is the correct format for OKTA_ORG_URL?
What is the correct format for OKTA_ORG_URL?
It should be a complete URL, e.g., "https://dev-123456.okta.com".
How can I view the server logs?
How can I view the server logs?
Use tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log (MacOS/Linux) or Get-Content -Path "$env:AppData\Claude\Logs\mcp*.log" -Wait -Tail 20 (Windows).