MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)

What is MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)?

MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating) is a FastMCP integration that provides a simplified interface for interacting with Apache Gravitino metadata. It supports operations on catalogs, schemas, tables, models, users, tags, and user-role management.

How to use MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)?

Clone the repository, create a virtual environment with uv, and install dependencies. Set the required environment variables GRAVITINO_URI and GRAVITINO_METALAKE plus either token-based (GRAVITINO_JWT_TOKEN) or basic (GRAVITINO_USERNAME and GRAVITINO_PASSWORD) authentication. Optionally set GRAVITINO_ACTIVE_TOOLS to filter available tools. Launch the server using the uv run command with the provided arguments.

Key features of MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)

• FastMCP integration for Apache Gravitino services
• Simplified interface for metadata operations
• Supports catalogs, schemas, tables, and models
• Includes user, role, and tag management tools
• Token-based and basic authentication supported
• Tool activation filtering via environment variable

Use cases of MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)

• Browse and explore data catalog hierarchy
• Retrieve table metadata and column information
• Assign and manage tags on tables or columns
• Manage user roles and permissions
• Access model metadata and version history

FAQ from MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)

What authentication methods does MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating) support?

It supports both token-based authentication via GRAVITINO_JWT_TOKEN and basic authentication via GRAVITINO_USERNAME and GRAVITINO_PASSWORD.

How do I configure which tools are available?

You can set the optional environment variable GRAVITINO_ACTIVE_TOOLS to a comma-separated list of tool method names. The default is *, which activates all tools.

What are the runtime dependencies for MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating)?

Python 3.10+ is required. The server depends on fastmcp, httpx, and uv for dependency management.

Does MCP server for Apache Gravitino(incubating) expose all Gravitino APIs?

No, it provides a selected set of optimized tools designed to return concise metadata and stay within LLM token limits.