websitetoolbox-mcp

Name: websitetoolbox-mcp
Author: webtoolbox

@webtoolbox

Repository

About websitetoolbox-mcp

MCP server for Website Toolbox forum — exposes Categories, Topics, Posts, Users, and more via the Forum REST API

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "websitetoolbox-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "websitetoolbox-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is websitetoolbox-mcp?

The websitetoolbox-mcp server lets you manage categories, topics, posts, users, and more through any MCP-compatible AI tool (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, Hermes Agent). It wraps the Website Toolbox REST API, enabling natural‑language interaction with your forum.

How to use websitetoolbox-mcp?

Install via the .mcpb bundle in Claude Desktop or globally from npm (npm install -g websitetoolbox-mcp). Set the WEBSITETOOLBOX_API_KEY environment variable to your forum’s API key. Optionally configure WEBSITETOOLBOX_USERNAME and WEBSITETOOLBOX_EMAIL to act as a specific user. Then start a conversation in Claude Desktop or run the server with npx websitetoolbox-mcp.

Key features of websitetoolbox-mcp

Manage categories: CRUD and permission operations
Manage topics: list, get, create, update, delete
Manage posts: list, get, create, update, delete
Manage users: CRUD and follow/unfollow topics
Manage user groups: CRUD and add/remove members
Manage conversations, messages, and moderators

Use cases of websitetoolbox-mcp

Use AI to answer forum questions by searching topics and posts
Automate content moderation (delete inappropriate posts, update categories)
Generate community reports by listing page views and recent activity
Bulk‑update user groups or add moderators through natural‑language commands
Create announcements or welcome topics automatically via AI prompts

FAQ from websitetoolbox-mcp

How do I get an API key for my forum?

Your API key is available in the forum’s admin area under Integrate → API. The exact steps are described in the support article linked in the README.

What are the runtime requirements for websitetoolbox-mcp?

If you install from npm or source, Node.js 18 or later is required. The server runs via stdio and is compatible with any MCP client.

Can I perform actions as a specific forum user?

Yes. Set the WEBSITETOOLBOX_USERNAME and WEBSITETOOLBOX_EMAIL environment variables to act as that user. If omitted, actions default to the API key’s owner.