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# Skyforge MCP Server

> āš ļø **ALPHA RELEASE** - This is an early alpha version. Expect bugs and breaking changes.
> 
> 🚫 **NOT FOR PRODUCTION** - This is a development/experimental version. For a production implementation, please contact [james@skyforge-labs.com](mailto:james@skyforge-labs.com)
> 
> šŸ”“ **NO AUTHENTICATION** - This server has no built-in authentication. CORS is wide open (`allow_origins=["*"]`). Use at your own risk and secure your deployment appropriately.

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI assistants to SkySpark and Haxall building automation systems. Dynamically exposes your SkySpark Axon functions as MCP tools.

## Features

- **Dynamic Axon Tools** - Fetches tool definitions from SkySpark at runtime
- **Prompt Support** - Expose templated prompts from SkySpark  
- **Dual Transport** - Supports stdio (Claude Desktop) and HTTP/SSE (web clients)
- **Type Safety** - Full Haystack type system with automatic JSON Schema conversion
- **Docker Ready** - Simple Docker deployment included

## How It Works

The server fetches tools from SkySpark on each `list_tools` request. This means:

- Add new tools by creating Axon functions in SkySpark
- No server restart needed for schema changes
- SkySpark is your single source of truth

## Quick Start

### Prerequisites

- SkySpark or Haxall server with API access
- Docker (recommended) OR Python 3.12+ with [uv](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/)

### Quick Setup with Example Tools

For immediate testing, import the included `setup.zinc` file into your SkySpark project. This provides example MCP tools and the required `fetchMcpTools()` function.

### Docker Setup (Easiest)

1. **Clone and configure**
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/skyforge-mcp.git
   cd skyforge-mcp
   
   # Create .env file
   cat > .env << EOF
   SKYSPARK_URI=http://host.docker.internal:8080/api/demo
   SKYSPARK_USERNAME=your_username
   SKYSPARK_PASSWORD=your_password
   EOF
   ```

2. **Start server**
   ```bash
   docker-compose up --build
   ```
   
   Server runs on `http://localhost:8000/mcp`

3. **Test with MCP Inspector**
   ```bash
   npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector docker exec -it skyspark-mcp-server uv run main.py
   ```

### Local Setup (Development)

1. **Install and run**
   ```bash
   # Install uv package manager
   curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
   
   # Clone and setup
   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/skyforge-mcp.git
   cd skyforge-mcp
   uv sync
   
   # Create .env (same as above)
   
   # Run stdio mode (for Claude Desktop)
   uv run main.py
   
   # OR run HTTP/SSE mode (for web clients)
   uv run uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8000
   ```

## Claude Desktop Integration

Edit `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS):

**Docker:**
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skyforge": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["exec", "-i", "skyspark-mcp-server", "uv", "run", "main.py"]
    }
  }
}
```

**Local:**
```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "skyforge": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "main.py"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/skyforge-mcp",
      "env": {
        "SKYSPARK_URI": "http://localhost:8080/api/demo",
        "SKYSPARK_USERNAME": "your_username",
        "SKYSPARK_PASSWORD": "your_password"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Restart Claude Desktop after saving.

## Creating SkySpark Tools

In SkySpark, implement `fetchMcpTools()` to return tool definitions as a grid. Each row should have:

- `name` - Tool identifier (Str)
- `dis` - Display name (Str) 
- `help` - Description (Str)
- `params` - Parameter schema (Dict or List)

**Example in SkySpark:**
```axon
// Return MCP tools grid
fetchMcpTools: () => [
  {
    name: "getSiteEquips",
    dis: "Get Site Equipment", 
    help: "Returns all equipment for a site",
    params: {
      kind: "Dict",
      params: {
        siteId: {
          kind: "Ref",
          help: "Site reference ID",
          required: marker()
        }
      }
    }
  }
].toGrid

// Tool implementation (called via `call()`)
getSiteEquips: (dict) => readAll(equip and siteRef == dict->siteId)
```

Import the included `setup.zinc` file into your SkySpark project for example tools and the required `fetchMcpTools()` function. 

The server fetches tools automatically when clients call `list_tools`.

## Configuration

Create `.env` file:

```bash
# For Docker: use host.docker.internal to access host machine
SKYSPARK_URI=http://host.docker.internal:8080/api/demo
# For local development: use localhost
# SKYSPARK_URI=http://localhost:8080/api/demo
SKYSPARK_USERNAME=your_username
SKYSPARK_PASSWORD=your_password
```

All three variables are required.

## Project Structure

```
skyforge-mcp/
ā”œā”€ā”€ app/
│   ā”œā”€ā”€ skyspark/         # SkySpark integration
│   │   ā”œā”€ā”€ client.py     # Phable-based API client
│   │   ā”œā”€ā”€ converters.py # Haystack ↔ JSON Schema conversion
│   │   ā”œā”€ā”€ grid.py       # HGrid wrapper for dual format output
│   │   └── types.py      # Extended Haystack types
│   └── tools/
│       └── axon_tools.py # Hardcoded tool examples
ā”œā”€ā”€ main.py              # MCP server entry point
ā”œā”€ā”€ docker-compose.yml   # Docker setup
└── Dockerfile           # Container definition
```

## Troubleshooting

**Connection errors:**
- **Docker**: Use `host.docker.internal` instead of `localhost` in SKYSPARK_URI
- Verify SkySpark URI is accessible: `curl http://your-server:8080/api/demo`
- Check `.env` credentials
- Ensure SkySpark API is enabled

**No tools appearing:**
- Verify `fetchMcpTools()` function exists in SkySpark
- Check server logs: `docker-compose logs` or `uv run main.py`
- Test with MCP Inspector

**Docker issues:**
```bash
docker-compose logs              # View logs
docker-compose restart           # Restart
docker-compose up --build        # Rebuild
```

## Security Notes

āš ļø **Important:**
- **This is NOT for production use** - if you are interested in a production implementation, contact [james@skyforge-labs.com](mailto:james@skyforge-labs.com)
- No built-in authentication - secure your network/deployment
- CORS allows all origins - intended for local development
- Store credentials securely (`.env` files, environment variables)
- For production, add authentication middleware or use VPN/firewall

## Credits & License

**Built with:**
- [MCP Python SDK](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk) - Model Context Protocol implementation
- [Phable](https://github.com/rick-jennings/phable) - Haystack/SkySpark client library by Rick Jennings
- [Project Haystack](https://project-haystack.org/) - Building automation data standard

**License:** MIT - see LICENSE file

## Contributing

Issues and PRs welcome! This is an alpha release - feedback appreciated.

**Repository:** [GitHub](https://github.com/skyforge-labs/skyforge-mcp)