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MCP Openapi Schema Explorer

MCP OpenAPI Schema Explorer is a server based on the MCP protocol that provides token-efficient access to OpenAPI and Swagger specifications. It enables structured exploration of specifications through MCP resources without loading the entire file into the LLM context.
2.5 points
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What is MCP OpenAPI Schema Explorer?

MCP OpenAPI Schema Explorer is an MCP server that allows users to efficiently access OpenAPI (v3.0) and Swagger (v2.0) specifications through MCP resources. It aims to reduce the pressure on the context window of LLMs by loading and browsing API documents in chunks.

How to use MCP OpenAPI Schema Explorer?

You can run this server by configuring an MCP client. It supports multiple installation methods, such as npx, Docker, or a local development environment.

Use Cases

Suitable for developers and designers who need to quickly explore API documents, especially when loading large API documents in the LLM context.

Main Features

MCP Resource AccessAccess OpenAPI specifications through intuitive URIs (e.g., openapi://info, openapi://paths/...).
Multi-format SupportSupports OpenAPI v3.0 and Swagger v2.0, and automatically converts Swagger to OpenAPI v3.0.
Local and Remote File SupportCan load specifications from local file paths or HTTP/HTTPS URLs.
Dynamic NamingThe server name in the MCP client will reflect the title in spec.info.title.

Advantages and Limitations

Advantages
Significantly reduces the burden on the LLM context window.
Supports multi-format loading and dynamic parsing.
Easy to integrate into existing MCP clients.
Provides multiple output formats (JSON, YAML, compressed JSON).
Limitations
Requires configuring an MCP client to run the server correctly.
Some advanced features may require familiarity with the MCP protocol.
Does not support direct editing of API documents.

How to Use

Install MCP OpenAPI Schema Explorer
You can run the server using npx, Docker, or a local development environment.
Configure the MCP Client
Add a server entry to the MCP client's configuration file.
Start Exploring the API
Use the MCP client to access the generated API resources.

Usage Examples

Example 1: Explore API PathsGet all available operation methods under a specific path.
Example 2: Get Component DetailsGet detailed information about a specific component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support Swagger v2.0?
How to load a remote API specification?
Can the output format be customized?

Related Resources

MCP Official Documentation
Learn the basics of the MCP protocol.
GitHub Repository
View the source code and contribution guidelines.
Docker Hub
Download the official Docker image.
Installation
Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "My API Spec (npx)": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-openapi-schema-explorer@latest",
        "<path-or-url-to-spec>",
        "--output-format",
        "yaml"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

{
    "mcpServers": {
      "My API Spec (Docker Remote)": {
        "command": "docker",
        "args": [
          "run",
          "--rm",
          "-i",
          "kadykov/mcp-openapi-schema-explorer:latest",
          "<remote-url-to-spec>"
        ],
        "env": {}
      }
    }
  }

{
    "mcpServers": {
      "My API Spec (Docker Local)": {
        "command": "docker",
        "args": [
          "run",
          "--rm",
          "-i",
          "-v",
          "/full/host/path/to/spec.yaml:/spec/api.yaml",
          "kadykov/mcp-openapi-schema-explorer:latest",
          "/spec/api.yaml",
          "--output-format",
          "yaml"
        ],
        "env": {}
      }
    }
  }

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "My API Spec (Global)": {
      "command": "mcp-openapi-schema-explorer",
      "args": ["<path-or-url-to-spec>", "--output-format", "yaml"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "My API Spec (Local Dev)": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/full/path/to/cloned/mcp-openapi-schema-explorer/dist/src/index.js",
        "<path-or-url-to-spec>",
        "--output-format",
        "yaml"
      ],

      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
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