AWS Cognito MCP Server
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An MCP server implementation that connects to AWS Cognito for authentication and user management. It provides tools for user authentication flows including sign-up, sign-in, password management, and more.
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What is AWS Cognito MCP Server?
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to integrate with AWS Cognito for user authentication and management. It acts as a bridge, providing a standardized interface for interacting with Cognito's features.
How to use AWS Cognito MCP Server?
First, configure an AWS Cognito User Pool. Then, clone the repository, install dependencies, and configure the server with your Cognito User Pool ID and App Client ID. You can then use the provided tools for various authentication tasks, either through Claude Desktop or Claude Code.
Key features of AWS Cognito MCP Server
User sign-up and sign-in
Password management (reset, change)
User profile updates
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) verification
Token refresh
Integration with Claude Desktop and Claude Code
Use cases of AWS Cognito MCP Server
Adding user authentication to Claude-based applications
Managing user accounts through a standardized MCP interface
Integrating AWS Cognito's authentication features into other systems
Building secure applications with user management capabilities
FAQ from AWS Cognito MCP Server
What is AWS Cognito?
What is AWS Cognito?
AWS Cognito is a service that provides authentication, authorization, and user management for your web and mobile apps.
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is a standardized way for applications to interact with external services, such as authentication providers.
How do I configure the server with my Cognito credentials?
How do I configure the server with my Cognito credentials?
You need to set the AWS_COGNITO_USER_POOL_ID and AWS_COGNITO_USER_POOL_CLIENT_ID environment variables with the appropriate values from your AWS Cognito User Pool.
Can I use this server with other applications besides Claude?
Can I use this server with other applications besides Claude?
Yes, you can adapt it to use with any application that supports the Model Context Protocol.
What if I encounter issues during installation or configuration?
What if I encounter issues during installation or configuration?
Check the AWS Cognito documentation, the repository's issues section, and ensure you have the correct prerequisites installed.