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An MCP server that loads and serves OpenAPI specifications, enabling LLM-powered IDE integrations for API exploration and code generation within development environments.

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Overview

An MCP server that loads and serves OpenAPI specifications, enabling LLM-powered IDE integrations for API exploration and code generation within development environments.

This MCP server is generally safe for exploring APIs and generating code snippets. The primary risk lies in the execution of npx commands and the quality/security of the OpenAPI specifications provided. Ensure specifications are from trusted sources and carefully review generated code before execution. Avoid including sensitive information in the OpenAPI specifications.

Performance depends on the size and complexity of the OpenAPI specifications. Large specifications may impact startup time and catalog refresh operations.

Cost considerations are primarily related to the usage of the connected LLM. More complex API interactions and code generation tasks will consume more LLM tokens.

CloudTypeScript79 starsMIT

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Client Compatibility

Claude Desktop

full

Cursor

full

Windsurf

untested

VS Code (Copilot)

untested

Quickstart

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "@reapi/mcp-openapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@reapi/mcp-openapi@latest", "--dir", "./specs"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Tools (7)

safe

refresh-api-catalog

Refreshes the API catalog by rescanning the specified directory for OpenAPI specifications.

Read-only operation; rescans the directory for API specifications.

safe

get-api-catalog

Retrieves the complete API catalog containing metadata about all OpenAPI specifications, operations, and schemas.

Read-only operation; retrieves metadata about API specifications.

safe

search-api-operations

Searches for API operations across specifications based on a query string.

Read-only operation; searches for operations based on a query.

safe

search-api-schemas

Searches for API schemas across specifications based on a query string.

Read-only operation; searches for schemas based on a query.

safe

load-api-operation-by-operationId

Loads an API operation by its unique operation ID.

Read-only operation; retrieves operation details by ID.

safe

load-api-operation-by-path-and-method

Loads an API operation by its path and HTTP method.

Read-only operation; retrieves operation details by path and method.

safe

load-api-schema-by-schemaName

Loads an API schema by its name.

Read-only operation; retrieves schema details by name.

Security

Auth Method

None

Data Locality

cloud

Known Risks

!Potential for arbitrary code execution through `npx` if misconfigured.
!Exposure to malicious or poorly designed APIs through user-provided OpenAPI specifications.
!LLM could generate incorrect or harmful code based on flawed specifications.
!Accidental exposure of sensitive information if included in OpenAPI specifications.

Safety Score

moderate risk

This MCP server is generally safe for exploring APIs and generating code snippets. The primary risk lies in the execution of `npx` commands and the quality/security of the OpenAPI specifications provided. Ensure specifications are from trusted sources and carefully review generated code before execution. Avoid including sensitive information in the OpenAPI specifications.

Positive

+Primarily read-only operations on API specifications.
+No direct access to external resources or sensitive data.
+Operates within the context of the IDE, limiting scope.
+Configuration through JSON files allows for controlled setup.

Risks

-Can execute `npx` commands, which introduces potential for arbitrary code execution if misconfigured.
-Incorrectly configured OpenAPI specs could lead to LLM generating incorrect or harmful code.
-Reliance on user-provided OpenAPI specifications means potential exposure to malicious or poorly designed APIs.
-If specs include authentication details, those could be exposed to the LLM.

Use Cases

API Exploration and Discovery

-Browsing available APIs and their operations.
-Searching for specific API endpoints or schemas.
-Understanding API request and response structures.

Code Generation and Integration

-Generating client code for API interactions.
-Creating data models based on API schemas.
-Implementing API request and response validation.

Documentation and Learning

-Generating API documentation from OpenAPI specifications.
-Learning how to use new APIs through interactive exploration.
-Creating example API requests and responses.

Who Is This For?

Best For

Developers integrating with existing APIs.
Teams using OpenAPI specifications for API design.
Individuals exploring and learning new APIs.
Generating code snippets and data models from APIs.

Not Ideal For

Environments with strict security requirements that prohibit `npx` execution.
Systems that require real-time API monitoring or management.
Use cases that involve destructive API operations or data modification.

Autonomy & Execution

Default ModeRead-only

Sandboxed

The server primarily provides read-only access to API specifications. Autonomy is limited by the capabilities of the connected LLM and the quality of the OpenAPI specifications.

StatelessYes

Retry LogicNot documented

ConcurrencySingle-threaded

Production Tip

Ensure that the directory containing OpenAPI specifications is properly secured and that specifications are regularly updated to reflect API changes.

FAQ

How do I configure the server to use a specific version of an OpenAPI specification?

Specify the directory containing the desired version of the specification in the server configuration.

Can I use this server with OpenAPI specifications that require authentication?

Yes, but avoid including sensitive credentials directly in the OpenAPI specification. Instead, use environment variables or other secure methods to manage authentication.

How do I update the API catalog when I make changes to my OpenAPI specifications?

Use the `refresh-api-catalog` tool or trigger a refresh through the IDE's chat panel with prompts like 'Please refresh the API catalog'.

What happens if I have multiple OpenAPI specifications with the same operation ID?

Conflicts can occur. Use the `x-spec-id` extension to provide unique identifiers for each specification to avoid naming collisions.

Does this server support OpenAPI 2.0 specifications?

No, this server only supports OpenAPI 3.x specifications.

How can I contribute to the development of this server?

Submit feature requests, bug reports, or pull requests to the project's GitHub repository.

What is the purpose of the `x-spec-id` field in the OpenAPI specification?

It allows you to define a custom ID for the specification, which is useful for disambiguating resources when working with multiple specifications that have similar or identical endpoint paths or schema names.

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Openapi

Overview

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

Capabilities

Client Compatibility

Quickstart

Claude Desktop Config

Tools (7)

Security

Safety Score

Positive

Risks

Use Cases

API Exploration and Discovery

Code Generation and Integration

Documentation and Learning

Who Is This For?

Best For

Not Ideal For

Autonomy & Execution

FAQ

How do I configure the server to use a specific version of an OpenAPI specification?

Can I use this server with OpenAPI specifications that require authentication?

How do I update the API catalog when I make changes to my OpenAPI specifications?

What happens if I have multiple OpenAPI specifications with the same operation ID?

Does this server support OpenAPI 2.0 specifications?

How can I contribute to the development of this server?

What is the purpose of the `x-spec-id` field in the OpenAPI specification?

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