descope-mcp-server
local-only server
The server can only run on the clientβs local machine because it depends on local resources.
Descope MCP Server
Introduction
The Descope Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides an interface to interact with Descope's Management APIs, enabling the search and retrieval of project-related information.
Available Tools
search-audits
: Retrieves up to 10 audit log entries from your Descope project.search-users
: Retrieves up to 10 user records from your Descope project.create-user
: Creates a new user in your Descope project.invite-user
: Invites a new user to your Descope project.
Requirements
Before proceeding, make sure you have the following:
- Node.js (version 18 or later)
- Claude Desktop installed on your system
- A valid Descope Project ID and Management Key
- Git installed
To confirm your Node.js installation, run:
Setup Instructions
Installing via Smithery
To install Descope MCP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Manual Installation
- Clone the repository:Copy
- Install the necessary dependencies:Copy
- Build the project:Copy
Configuration
1. Configure Claude Desktop to recognize the Descope MCP server
To locate the claude_desktop_config.json
file, open the Claude Desktop app and enable Developer Mode from the top-left menu bar.
Once enabled, go to Settings (also in the top-left menu), navigate to the Developer section, and click the Edit Config button to access and edit claude_desktop_config.json
.
Alternatively, to open the configuration file via terminal:
On macOS:
On Windows:
2. Add the Descope server configuration:
Replace your-descope-project-id-here
and your-descope-management-key-here
with your actual Descope Project ID and Management Key from app.descope.com/settings/project and app.descope.com/settings/company/managementkeys.
3. Restart Claude Desktop
To apply the changes:
- Fully quit Claude Desktop (ensure it's not just minimized).
- Relaunch Claude Desktop.
- Check for the π icon to confirm the Descope server is connected.
Running the server
First, build the project:
1. Running the server on stdio
2. Running the server on SSE
You must be authenticated.
Interact with Descope's Management APIs to manage users, audit, and more.