Swift FAQs

Question 1

How does Swift MCP ensure data security for AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Swift MCP strictly enforces read-only access, meaning AI agents can retrieve content and metadata but cannot modify, delete, or upload any data. It authenticates using your standard OpenStack Keystone credentials and auto-discovers S3-compatible endpoints for secure integration.

Question 2

What are the basic requirements for setting up Swift MCP?

Accepted Answer

Swift MCP runs in an LXD container and requires your OpenStack Keystone credentials (OS_AUTH_URL, OS_USERNAME, OS_PASSWORD, etc.) to authenticate. Setup involves preparing your credentials, creating the LXD container using a provided script, and starting the server, which listens on port 8000 by default.

Question 3

Which AI agents and platforms can connect to Swift MCP?

Accepted Answer

Swift MCP supports AI agents that utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP) via SSE transport. This includes popular tools like Claude (CLI and Desktop versions) and GitHub Copilot within VS Code, with straightforward configuration instructions provided.

Question 4

What kind of operations can AI agents perform using Swift MCP?

Accepted Answer

AI agents can access a set of tools to interact with your Swift storage, including `list_containers` to view available storage, `list_objects` to browse files within a container, `get_object` to read file content, and `head_object` to retrieve object metadata without downloading the full content.

Question 5

What is Swift MCP and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Swift MCP is a server designed to provide AI agents (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot) with secure, read-only access to your OpenStack Swift object storage. It exposes containers and objects using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing AI to browse and read files without write permissions.

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