Auth0 Auth0 MCP Server

Auth0 MCP Server is a local service that implements the MCP protocol, allowing you to manage Auth0 tenants through natural language instructions and supporting multiple management operations such as applications, APIs, and logs.

Developer tools Security #Auth0 Management #Natural Language Interaction #MCP Protocol #AI Assistant .TypeScript

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update time : 2025-04-28

What is Auth0 MCP Server?

Auth0 MCP Server is a tool developed based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users to interact with AI assistants such as Claude through natural language and directly perform Auth0 management operations, such as creating applications, checking logs, and deploying actions.

How to use Auth0 MCP Server?

Simply install Node.js, run the initialization command to complete authentication, and then you can manage your Auth0 tenant through natural language instructions. It supports multiple MCP clients such as Claude Desktop.

Use Cases

It is suitable for users who need to quickly perform Auth0 management operations, reduce manual configuration time, or want to simplify complex technical tasks through natural language. It is especially suitable for developers and DevOps teams.

Main Features

Application ManagementSupports creating, viewing, updating, and listing Auth0 applications, including single - page applications, native applications, and machine - to - machine applications.

Resource Server ManagementCan manage API resource servers, including creating, configuring, and updating APIs and their scopes.

Action ManagementSupports creating, deploying, and updating Auth0 actions for customizing the authentication process.

Log QueryCan query and analyze login and authentication logs in the Auth0 tenant.

Form ManagementManage custom login, registration, and password reset forms.

Advantages and Limitations

Advantages

Simplify complex technical operations through natural language

Reduce the time for manually configuring Auth0

Support multiple MCP clients (Claude, Windsurf, Cursor, etc.)

Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication process

Credentials are stored in the system keychain for security

Limitations

Currently in Beta stage, the functions may be unstable

Requires Node.js v18 or higher

Some advanced functions may require specific permissions

Only supports clients using the MCP protocol

How to Use

Installation Preparation

Ensure that Node.js v18 or higher is installed and you have an Auth0 account ready.

Initialization Settings

Run the initialization command to start the setup process, and the system will automatically open the browser to complete authentication.

Select MCP Client

Select the corresponding initialization option according to the MCP client you are using (such as Claude Desktop).

Verify Integration

Restart the MCP client and try to manage the Auth0 tenant through natural language instructions.

Usage Examples

Create a New ApplicationCreate a new Auth0 single - page application through natural language instructions

Query Login LogsCheck the login attempts from a specific IP address

Deploy a Custom ActionCreate and deploy a custom Auth0 action

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auth0 MCP Server free?

Where are my credentials stored? Is it secure?

Why do some of my operations fail?

Which MCP clients are supported?

How to update to the latest version?

Related Resources

Official Documentation

Official documentation and usage guide for Auth0 MCP Server

GitHub Repository

Project source code and issue tracking

Model Context Protocol Official Website

Official introduction and specification of the MCP protocol

Auth0 Official Website

Auth0 authentication and authorization platform

🚀 Auth0 MCP Server Documentation

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server by Auth0 enables tools like Claude Desktop to interact with Auth0 applications. This document details how to install, configure, and use the server.

🚀 Quick Start

The Auth0 Model Context Protocol (MCP) server empowers tools such as Claude Desktop to interact with Auth0 applications. This documentation comprehensively details the installation, configuration, and usage of this server.

✨ Features

The Auth0 MCP server offers the ability for tools like Claude Desktop to interact with Auth0 applications, facilitating seamless authentication and authorization processes.

📦 Installation

Installation Steps

Clone the Repository Run the following commands in your terminal to clone the MCP server code repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/auth0/auth0-mcp-server.git
cd auth0-mcp-server
```
Install Dependencies Use Node.js's package manager, npm, to install the required dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Build the Project Run the following command to build the MCP server:
```
npm run build
```
Initialize the Device Authorization Process Run the following command in the terminal to start the device authorization process:
```
npx . init
```
Configure the MCP Client (Claude Desktop) Add the path of the MCP server to your MCP client configuration.
Restart the MCP Client Restart the Claude Desktop application for the changes to take effect.

💻 Usage Examples

Running the Server

Start the Server Run the following command in the terminal to start the MCP server:
```
npm run start
```
Connect to Auth0 After starting, you will see a device code. Use your phone or another device to visit https://auth0.com/device Authorization and enter the code to complete authentication.
Authorize Permissions During the authentication process, you will be prompted to grant permissions (scopes). You can selectively grant permissions to ensure security.

🔧 Technical Details

Security Precautions

Token Management

Secure Storage Ensure that all credentials and tokens are stored in the system's secure keychain, avoiding plain - text storage.
Permission Control By default, no permissions are requested. Use the --scopes option to specify the required permissions (scopes):
```
npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server init --scopes 'read:*,write:*'
```
Access Token Lifecycle Regularly check and update access tokens, especially in shared devices or multi - user environments.
Secure Logout Run the following command to delete all stored tokens from the system:
```
npx @auth0/auth0-mcp-server logout
```

Building from Source Code

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/auth0/auth0-mcp-server.git
cd auth0-mcp-server

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Build the project:
```
npm run build
```
Initialize the device authorization process:
```
npx . init
```
Run the server:
```
npm run start
```

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, please refer to the LICENSE file.

Why Choose Auth0?

Auth0 offers a powerful authentication and authorization solution, simplifying the implementation of application security. Through the MCP server, you can easily interact with Auth0 applications, improving development efficiency. For more information, visit https://auth0.com.