simple-xano-mcp
Integrate with Xano databases through a simple API for querying and manipulating database structures and records. Supports local deployment for AI assistants and features comprehensive logging for troubleshooting.
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Xano MCP Python SDK
A Python-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Xano that allows AI assistants like Claude to interact directly with your Xano instance. This is a standalone version optimized for local use with Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible LLMs.
🌟 Features
- Simple Authentication: Connect with your Xano API token
- Comprehensive API: Query and manipulate Xano instances, databases, tables, and records
- Local Deployment: Run as a local MCP server for Claude Desktop or other clients
- Detailed Logging: Troubleshoot issues with comprehensive logging
- Portable: Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
🚀 Quick Start
-
Clone this repository:
bash git clone https://github.com/yourusername/xano-mcp-python.git cd xano-mcp-python -
Install dependencies:
bash pip install -r requirements.txt -
Configure Claude Desktop (if using):
Edit your Claude Desktop config file:
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Add this configuration:
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xano": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"/path/to/xano-mcp-python/xano_mcp_sdk.py"
],
"env": {
"XANO_API_TOKEN": "your-xano-api-token"
}
}
}
}
- Run the installation script: ```bash # On macOS/Linux ./install.sh
# On Windows install.bat ```
- Test the installation:
bash ./test.py
💡 Usage Examples
Once installed, you can use it with Claude or any MCP-compatible assistant. Here are some examples:
-
List your Xano instances:
What Xano instances do I have?
-
Check database tables:
Show me all tables in my Xano instance "my-instance"
-
Create a new table:
Create a new table called "products" in my Xano instance "my-instance"
-
Examine table structure:
What's the schema for the "users" table?
-
Query records:
Show me the first 5 records in the "users" table
🧰 Available Tools
Instance Management
- List instances
- Get instance details
- Check instance status
Database Operations
- List databases/workspaces
- Get workspace details
- Database schema management
Table Operations
- Create, update, delete tables
- Add, modify, and remove fields
- Index management
Record Management
- Create, read, update, delete records
- Bulk operations
- Complex queries
File Operations
- List and manage files
- Upload and download
API Tools
- API group management
- API endpoint creation and configuration
🔧 Advanced Configuration
Environment Variables
XANO_API_TOKEN: Your Xano API token (required)XANO_LOG_LEVEL: Set log level (default: INFO)XANO_DEFAULT_INSTANCE: Default instance to use when not specified
Command Line Options
python xano_mcp_sdk.py --token YOUR_TOKEN --log-level DEBUG
Logging
Logs are written to:
- macOS: ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log
- Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\mcp*.log
For direct console output, run:
python xano_mcp_sdk.py --console-logging
🚨 Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Check logs for errors: ```bash # macOS tail -n 100 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log
# Windows type "%APPDATA%\Claude\logs\mcp*.log" ```
-
Verify API token is correct and has appropriate permissions
-
Check network connectivity to Xano servers
-
Ensure Python environment is properly set up
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgements
- Xano for their excellent database platform
- Anthropic for the Model Context Protocol specification
- Contributors and testers who helped refine this SDK
