OpenAPI FAQs

Question 1

What OpenAPI versions are supported?

Accepted Answer

OpenAPI-MCP supports both OpenAPI v2 (Swagger) and v3 specifications.

Question 2

Can I run OpenAPI-MCP locally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, OpenAPI-MCP can be run locally using Docker. You can either use the pre-built Docker Hub image or build the image yourself from the provided Dockerfile.

Question 3

How does OpenAPI-MCP secure API keys?

Accepted Answer

OpenAPI-MCP offers secure API key management by injecting API keys into requests without exposing them to the MCP client. Keys can be loaded from environment variables or .env files, ensuring they remain hidden.

Question 4

What is OpenAPI-MCP?

Accepted Answer

OpenAPI-MCP is a tool that generates Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool definitions directly from OpenAPI specifications (Swagger). This allows AI agents to access and utilize APIs defined by standard OpenAPI specifications.

Question 5

Where can I find OpenAPI/Swagger specifications for various APIs?

Accepted Answer

APIs.guru is a great resource for discovering OpenAPI/Swagger specifications for many public APIs. This can simplify integration with various services.

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