Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

Name: Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™
Author: Xuanwo

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About Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-opendal": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
        "\\"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™?

It is an MCP server implementation that provides access to various storage services via Apache OpenDAL™. It allows AI assistants like Claude Desktop to list and read files from multiple storage backends (S3, Azure Blob, GCS, and more) through a unified interface.

How to use Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™?

Install with pip install mcp-server-opendal, then configure storage services via environment variables (prefix OPENDAL_). For Claude Desktop, add a corresponding entry to claude_desktop_config.json using uvx mcp-server-opendal (requires uv). After configuration, use tools like list and read with URIs such as mys3://path/to/file. The server also loads configuration from a .env file automatically.

Key features of Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

Access multiple storage services (S3, Azure, GCS, etc.)
List files and directories from remote storage
Read file contents with automatic text/binary detection
Environment variable based configuration (supports .env)
Integrates with MCP clients like Claude Desktop

Use cases of Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

Let Claude Desktop read and list files from an S3 bucket
Access Azure Blob Storage files through an MCP-enabled assistant
Switch between storage backends by changing environment variables
Manage files across multiple cloud providers from a single MCP interface

FAQ from Model Context Protocol Server for Apache OpenDAL™

What storage services are supported?

The server supports any service that Apache OpenDAL™ integrates with, including S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, and many others.

How do I configure a storage service?

Set environment variables prefixed with OPENDAL_ in your MCP client’s environment or in a .env file. For example, OPENDAL_MYS3_TYPE=s3, OPENDAL_MYS3_BUCKET=mybucket.

How do I use it with Claude Desktop?

Add a block to claude_desktop_config.json specifying the command uvx and argument mcp-server-opendal, plus the required environment variables. Ensure uv is installed on your machine.