Overview
What is esa-mcp-server?
esa-mcp-server is a server that exposes the esa.io API through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants to search, read, create, update, and delete esa.io articles. It is designed for users of esa.io who want to integrate these operations via MCP with a lightweight footprint.
How to use esa-mcp-server?
Configure your MCP client to run npx -y esa-mcp-server@latest and set the environment variables ESA_API_KEY and DEFAULT_ESA_TEAM. Once configured, the server’s tools become available for your AI assistant to call.
Key features of esa-mcp-server
- Search articles with
search_esa_posts - Read single or multiple articles
- Create, update, and delete articles
- Provides query syntax documentation via
get_search_query_document - Compact design (system prompt ~3.4k tokens)
Use cases of esa-mcp-server
- AI assistant searching for relevant esa.io articles
- Automating creation of new articles based on prompts
- Updating existing article content programmatically
- Reading multiple articles to gather information
- Deleting outdated or duplicate articles
FAQ from esa-mcp-server
What is the difference between this server and the official esa MCP server?
The official server is more feature‑rich but has a larger system prompt (~11.3k tokens). This server is limited to article operations but is more compact (~3.4k tokens), making it easier to use when context window is limited.
What environment variables are required?
You must provide ESA_API_KEY (your esa.io API key) and DEFAULT_ESA_TEAM (your default esa team name).
How do I install and configure esa-mcp-server?
Add the server to your MCP client settings using the npx command shown in the README, along with the required environment variables. No additional installation steps are needed.
What tools are provided?
The server offers: search_esa_posts, read_esa_post, read_esa_multiple_posts, create_esa_post, update_esa_post, delete_esa_post, and get_search_query_document.
Is this server recommended for all use cases?
The official esa MCP server is recommended when full feature set is needed. This server is a good choice when the official server’s context usage is too high or when you only need article operations.
