Overview
What is Slide MCP Server?
Slide MCP Server integrates with the Slide API to provide device and agent management capabilities. It is designed for users who need to manage devices, agents, backups, snapshots, virtual machines, and more through the Model Context Protocol.
How to use Slide MCP Server?
Three options are available: use the hosted web server at www.slide.recipes/mcp (zero installation), run the Go binary for best performance, or install the TypeScript/Node.js version via NPX or Docker. For quick setup with Claude Desktop, refer to the installation sections in the README.
Key features of Slide MCP Server
- Device management with pagination and filtering
- Agent management: list, create, pair, update
- Backup and snapshot management
- File restore and image export workflows
- Virtual machine lifecycle management
- User, alert, account, and client management
Use cases of Slide MCP Server
- Managing devices and agents through an MCP‑compatible client
- Automating backup and restore operations across snapshots
- Exporting snapshots as disk images (VHDX, VHD, RAW)
- Running snapshots as virtual machines with browser‑based VNC access
- Centralized administration of users, alerts, and accounts
FAQ from Slide MCP Server
What runtime or dependencies are required?
The hosted web server requires no installation. The Go binary is standalone and cross‑platform (Linux, macOS, Windows). The Node.js version requires Node.js and NPM.
How is authentication handled?
The hosted web server uses secure per‑user API key authentication. Other deployment methods require an API key for the Slide API.
What are the pagination limits?
All list tools accept limit (optional, max 50) and offset (optional) parameters.
Can I use this server without the Slide API?
No. Slide MCP Server is specifically built to integrate with the Slide API and requires access to that service.
What transports are supported?
The README does not specify transport details beyond being an MCP server implementation. The hosted version is accessible via a web browser.
