Contentful MCP Server
by ivo-toby
An MCP server implementation that integrates with Contentful's Content Management API, providing comprehensive content management capabilities. It allows tools like Claude Desktop to interact with Contentful.
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What is Contentful MCP Server?
The Contentful MCP Server is a Micro Content Platform (MCP) server that acts as an intermediary between a Large Language Model (LLM) or other client and the Contentful Content Management API (CMA). It exposes Contentful's content management capabilities through a set of tools that can be invoked by the client.
How to use Contentful MCP Server?
The server can be used directly with tools like Claude Desktop by configuring the MCP server within the client's settings. This involves specifying the server's command, arguments (including the Contentful Management API token), and environment variables. Alternatively, it can be installed via Smithery. For development, the server can be run in watch mode to automatically rebuild on changes.
Key features of Contentful MCP Server
Full CRUD operations for entries and assets
Space and environment management
Content type management
Localization support
Content publishing workflow control
Bulk operations for efficient content management
Smart pagination to prevent context window overflow in LLMs
Use cases of Contentful MCP Server
Automated content creation and updates
Content migration and synchronization
Content validation and quality assurance
Integration with AI-powered content generation tools
Enabling chatbots and virtual assistants to manage content
FAQ from Contentful MCP Server
How do I install the Contentful MCP Server for Claude Desktop?
How do I install the Contentful MCP Server for Claude Desktop?
You can either add it to your claude_desktop_config.json file or install it via Smithery using the command npx -y @smithery/cli install @ivotoby/contentful-management-mcp-server --client claude.
What environment variables are required to run the server?
What environment variables are required to run the server?
The primary environment variable is CONTENTFUL_MANAGEMENT_ACCESS_TOKEN, which is your Contentful Management API token. You can also set CONTENTFUL_HOST to specify the Contentful Management API endpoint. Optionally you can set SPACE_ID and ENVIRONMENT_ID to scope the server to a specific space and environment.
What is the purpose of the pagination feature?
What is the purpose of the pagination feature?
The pagination feature limits the number of items returned in list operations (like search_entries and list_assets) to 3 per request to prevent context window overflow in LLMs. It provides metadata for retrieving subsequent pages of results.
What are bulk operations and how are they useful?
What are bulk operations and how are they useful?
Bulk operations allow you to perform actions (publish, unpublish, validate) on multiple entries and assets simultaneously. They are useful for content migrations, mass updates, and batch publishing workflows, improving efficiency and reducing API calls.
How can I test and debug the MCP server during development?
How can I test and debug the MCP server during development?
The project includes an MCP Inspector tool that provides a web interface for testing and debugging MCP tools. You can run npm run inspect to start the inspector and access it at http://localhost:5173.