mcp-server-openmetadata

What is mcp-server-openmetadata?

mcp-server-openmetadata is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that wraps OpenMetadata's REST API, enabling MCP clients to interact with OpenMetadata in a standardized way.

How to use mcp-server-openmetadata?

Configure it with environment variables (OPENMETADATA_HOST plus either OPENMETADATA_JWT_TOKEN or OPENMETADATA_USERNAME/OPENMETADATA_PASSWORD), then add it to your MCP client configuration (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) using the uvx or uv command. Alternatively, run manually with python src/server.py and optional --port/--transport flags.

Key features of mcp-server-openmetadata

• List, get, create, update, and delete tables
• Supports token-based and basic authentication
• Runs via stdio or SSE transport
• Easy setup with uvx or manual execution

Use cases of mcp-server-openmetadata

• Query and manage table metadata from an MCP client
• Automate table creation and updates in OpenMetadata
• Integrate OpenMetadata with AI assistants that speak the MCP protocol

FAQ from mcp-server-openmetadata

What authentication methods are supported?

Token authentication (recommended) using a JWT token, or basic authentication with a username and password.

What transports does the server support?

Stdio (default) and SSE. The SSE transport can be used with the --transport sse option.

Which OpenMetadata API features are currently implemented?

Only table operations: list, get (by ID or FQN), create, update, and delete. All other endpoints (databases, services, teams, search, etc.) are not yet implemented.

How do I configure it for Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON entry to claude_desktop_config.json using uvx (or uv with a local path), and set the required environment variables for authentication.