Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Zadara Storage MCP Servercreate a snapshot of volume vol-123 named pre-deployment-backup"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Zadara Storage MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to Zadara Storage APIs, including both VPSA Storage Array and Object Storage endpoints.
Features
VPSA Storage Array Support
List, create, get, and delete volumes
List storage pools
List connected servers
Create and list snapshots
Get performance metrics
List controllers
Custom API requests for any VPSA endpoint
Object Storage Support
List, create, and delete buckets
List objects in buckets
Get and set bucket policies
Get and set bucket versioning
Custom API requests for any Object Storage endpoint
Installation
Clone or download this repository
Install dependencies:
Configuration
The server requires environment variables for authentication:
VPSA Storage Array
Object Storage
Running the Server
Standalone Mode
With Claude Desktop
Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Available Tools
VPSA Storage Array Tools
vpsa_list_volumes
List all volumes in the VPSA storage array.
Parameters:
limit(optional): Maximum number of volumes to returnoffset(optional): Offset for pagination
vpsa_create_volume
Create a new volume in the VPSA storage array.
Parameters:
name(required): Name of the volumecapacity(required): Capacity in GBpool(required): Storage pool name or IDblock_size(optional): Block size in KB
vpsa_get_volume
Get details of a specific volume.
Parameters:
volume_id(required): Volume ID or name
vpsa_delete_volume
Delete a volume from the VPSA storage array.
Parameters:
volume_id(required): Volume ID or name to delete
vpsa_list_pools
List all storage pools in the VPSA.
vpsa_list_servers
List all servers connected to the VPSA.
vpsa_create_snapshot
Create a snapshot of a volume.
Parameters:
volume_id(required): Volume ID to snapshotsnapshot_name(required): Name for the snapshot
vpsa_list_snapshots
List all snapshots.
Parameters:
volume_id(optional): Filter by volume ID
vpsa_get_performance
Get performance metrics for the VPSA.
Parameters:
interval(optional): Time interval (e.g., '1h', '24h', '7d')
vpsa_list_controllers
List all controllers in the VPSA.
vpsa_custom_request
Make a custom API request to VPSA Storage Array.
Parameters:
method(required): HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)endpoint(required): API endpoint path (without /api/ prefix)data(optional): Request body dataparams(optional): Query parameters
Object Storage Tools
object_list_buckets
List all buckets in object storage.
object_create_bucket
Create a new bucket in object storage.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucket to createregion(optional): Region for the bucket
object_delete_bucket
Delete a bucket from object storage.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucket to delete
object_list_objects
List objects in a bucket.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucketprefix(optional): Prefix filter for object keysmax_keys(optional): Maximum number of keys to return
object_get_bucket_policy
Get the policy of a bucket.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucket
object_set_bucket_policy
Set the policy of a bucket.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucketpolicy(required): Bucket policy JSON
object_get_bucket_versioning
Get versioning configuration of a bucket.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucket
object_set_bucket_versioning
Set versioning configuration of a bucket.
Parameters:
bucket_name(required): Name of the bucketstatus(required): Versioning status (Enabled or Suspended)
object_custom_request
Make a custom API request to Object Storage.
Parameters:
method(required): HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)endpoint(required): API endpoint pathdata(optional): Request body dataparams(optional): Query parameters
Usage Examples
Once configured with Claude Desktop, you can interact with the server using natural language:
API Documentation
For detailed API documentation, refer to:
VPSA Storage Array: https://api-doc.zadarastorage.com/?urls.primaryName=VPSA%20Storage%20Array%20-%20VPSA%20Flash%20Array
Object Storage: https://api-doc.zadarastorage.com/?urls.primaryName=Object%20Storage
Authentication
VPSA Storage Array
The VPSA API uses API key authentication via the X-Access-Key header.
Object Storage
The Object Storage API uses AWS S3-compatible authentication. You can use:
Access Key and Secret Key for AWS Signature authentication
Or configure your endpoint URL to use pre-signed URLs
Error Handling
The server will return error messages in the following cases:
Missing or invalid credentials
Invalid API endpoints
Network connectivity issues
API rate limiting
Invalid parameters
Development
To extend this server with additional tools:
Add the tool definition to the
list_tools()functionImplement the tool handler in the
call_tool()functionUse the
ZadaraClientclass methods to make API requests
Security Notes
Never commit your API keys or credentials to version control
Use environment variables for all sensitive configuration
Ensure your VPSA and Object Storage endpoints use HTTPS
Regularly rotate your API keys
Follow the principle of least privilege when creating API keys
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
Verify your VPSA_URL and OBJECT_STORAGE_URL are correct
Check network connectivity to your Zadara endpoints
Ensure firewall rules allow outbound HTTPS connections
Authentication Errors
Verify your API keys are correct
Check that your API keys have the necessary permissions
Ensure keys haven't expired
Tool Not Working
Check the server logs for detailed error messages
Verify the tool parameters match the expected schema
Test the API endpoint directly using curl or Postman
License
This MCP server is provided as-is for use with Zadara Storage systems.
Support
For Zadara Storage API support, refer to the official Zadara documentation or contact Zadara support.
For MCP server issues, please check the MCP documentation at https://modelcontextprotocol.io/