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S3 MCP Server

by Geun-Oh

The S3 MCP Server provides seamless integration with Amazon S3 storage through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows efficient handling of large files, including PDFs, through streaming capabilities.

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What is S3 MCP Server?

The S3 MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide access to Amazon S3 buckets. It enables applications to interact with S3 storage using the MCP protocol, facilitating efficient file management and retrieval.

How to use S3 MCP Server?

To use the server, install it via npx -y @geunoh/s3-mcp-server. Configure AWS credentials using environment variables (AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY) and optionally set the region and bucket name. Integrate it into your mcp.json configuration. Use the listObjects and getObject MCP functions to interact with the S3 bucket.

Key features of S3 MCP Server

  • S3 bucket object listing with prefix filtering

  • Efficient large file handling through streaming

  • Secure AWS credentials management

  • TypeScript support

  • CLI interface with customizable options

Use cases of S3 MCP Server

  • Serving large files (e.g., PDFs) from S3 through streaming

  • Integrating S3 storage into MCP-based applications

  • Providing a standardized interface for accessing S3 buckets

  • Managing and retrieving objects from S3 within a microservices architecture

FAQ from S3 MCP Server

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol is a protocol for managing and accessing data models.

How do I configure AWS credentials?

Set the AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID and AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY environment variables.

What IAM permissions are required?

The server requires s3:ListBucket and s3:GetObject permissions.

How do I filter objects?

Use the prefix parameter with the listObjects function.

How do I retrieve a specific object?

Use the getObject function with the object's key.