MCP Server Authentication Reference Collection
by localden
This repository provides reference servers that demonstrate authentication with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification. These servers are designed for various runtime scenarios and showcase different identity providers.
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What is MCP Server Authentication Reference Collection?
This is a collection of reference servers that demonstrate how authentication works with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification. The servers showcase different identity providers and runtime scenarios.
How to use MCP Server Authentication Reference Collection?
Each server is implemented in its own directory within the /src/ directory. Refer to the README or documentation within each server's directory for specific instructions on how to set up and use it. Note that the code is for demo purposes only and requires a security audit before production use.
Key features of MCP Server Authentication Reference Collection
Demonstrates authentication with MCP
Supports multiple identity providers (Entra ID, GitHub)
Provides examples for local and remote servers
Showcases different authentication flows (Confidential client, Public client)
Uses session tokens for authentication
Use cases of MCP Server Authentication Reference Collection
Understanding MCP authentication flows
Implementing authentication with Entra ID
Implementing authentication with GitHub OAuth
Building local MCP servers
Building remote MCP servers
FAQ from MCP Server Authentication Reference Collection
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a specification for managing context and authorization in distributed systems.
Are these servers production-ready?
Are these servers production-ready?
No, the code presented here is for demo purposes only. Always conduct a security audit and threat modeling before using in production.
What identity providers are supported?
What identity providers are supported?
Currently, Entra ID and GitHub are supported.
What are the different server types?
What are the different server types?
The servers are categorized as Remote, Local, or Dual-purpose (can run locally or remotely).
Where can I find the implementation for each server?
Where can I find the implementation for each server?
The implementation for each server is located in its own directory within the /src/ directory.