IntelligenceBank API Tools MCP Server

What is IntelligenceBank API Tools MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides tools for interacting with the IntelligenceBank API, including browser-based authentication. It is designed for developers who need to integrate IntelligenceBank capabilities into MCP-enabled environments like Cline or VS Code.

How to use IntelligenceBank API Tools MCP Server?

Install the server via git clone, npm install, and build, then configure the IB_API_URL environment variable in your MCP settings. After adding the server to your MCP configuration, invoke the provided tools using use_mcp_tool, for example use_mcp_tool ib-api-tools auth.login {} to start the browser login flow.

Key features of IntelligenceBank API Tools MCP Server

• Browser-based authentication flow for IntelligenceBank API
• Login tool that opens browser and polls for completion
• Authentication status checking tool
• Session storage for subsequent API requests
• Configurable via the IB_API_URL environment variable
• Supports both development and production installation workflows

Use cases of IntelligenceBank API Tools MCP Server

• Automating login to an IntelligenceBank instance from MCP tools
• Verifying current authentication status before making API calls

FAQ from IntelligenceBank API Tools MCP Server

What tools does the server provide?

The server provides two tools: auth.login which starts the browser login flow, and auth.status which checks the current authentication status.

How do I configure the server for my IntelligenceBank instance?

Set the IB_API_URL environment variable to your IntelligenceBank instance URL (e.g., https://your-ib-instance.intelligencebank.com) in your MCP settings or .env file.

Does the server handle authentication automatically?

Yes, auth.login handles the full login flow: it gets an initial token, opens your browser to complete login, polls for completion, and stores the session for subsequent requests.

Can I install and test the server locally before using it in production?

Yes, the README provides a development setup with a scripts/dev-install.sh script and a separate production installation guide for the released version.

How do I install the server for production use?

Clone the repository, run npm install && npm run build, copy the output to a production directory, then run npm install --production in that directory and configure your MCP settings with the correct path and IB_API_URL.