MCP Server Settings

Connect external tools and data sources to BraceKit using Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard for connecting AI assistants to external tools and data sources. With MCP servers, BraceKit can:

Access local files and databases
Search the web with specialized tools
Interact with APIs and services
Run custom tools and scripts

Server List

View all configured MCP servers:

Indicator	Status
🟢 Green dot	Connected and active
⚪ Gray dot	Disconnected or disabled

Each server shows:

Name: Server identifier
URL: Server endpoint
Tool Count: Number of available tools

Adding Servers

Server Configuration

To add a new MCP server:

Click the + button
Fill in the details:
- Server Name: Display name for the server
- Server URL: HTTP endpoint (e.g., http://localhost:3000)
- Headers: Optional authentication headers
Click Connect Server

Headers Format

Enter headers as Key: Value pairs, one per line:

Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx
X-Custom-Header: value

Example: Local MCP Server

If you’re running an MCP server locally:

Name: Local Tools
URL: http://localhost:3000
Headers: (leave empty for local)

Viewing Tools

Expanding Server Details

Click on a server to expand and view its available tools.

Each tool shows:

Name: Tool identifier
Description: What the tool does

Refreshing Tools

Click Refresh to re-fetch the list of tools from the server.

Connection Errors

If a server shows a connection error:

Check that the server is running
Verify the URL is correct
Check any required headers
Click Refresh or Try reconnecting

Managing Servers

Enable/Disable Server

Toggle the switch to enable or disable a server without removing it.

Edit Server

Click the pencil icon
Modify name, URL, or headers
Click Update Server

Remove Server

Click the X icon to remove a server from the list.