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1Panel MCP Server: Enterprise AI Automation & MCP Scalability

1Panel MCP Server: Streamline AI workflows with enterprise-ready Model Context Protocol integration, deploying scalable MCP-driven systems effortlessly.

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About 1Panel MCP Server

What is 1Panel MCP Server: Enterprise AI Automation & MCP Scalability?

1Panel MCP Server is a specialized implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to integrate with the 1Panel platform for enterprise-grade AI automation and scalable MCP deployments. It acts as a bridge between AI workflows and 1Panel's ecosystem, enabling seamless management of server resources, applications, and infrastructure through standardized MCP interfaces.

How to Use 1Panel MCP Server: Enterprise AI Automation & MCP Scalability?

Deployment involves two primary methods: building from source (via Go 1.23+ and Makefile commands) or direct installation via Go modules. Configuration supports both stdio (pipe-based) and sse (Server-Sent Events) transport modes. Users must specify 1Panel host credentials via environment variables or CLI flags to establish secure communication with the MCP server.

1Panel MCP Server Features

Key Features of 1Panel MCP Server: Enterprise AI Automation & MCP Scalability?

  • Protocol flexibility: Switch between stdio and SSE transports for real-time or batch processing needs
  • Native 1Panel integration: Direct access to core functions like SSL management, database provisioning, and application deployment
  • Scalable architecture: Built to handle high-volume automation tasks without sacrificing performance
  • Security-first design: Uses access tokens and environment variable isolation to protect sensitive credentials

Use Cases of 1Panel MCP Server: Enterprise AI Automation & MCP Scalability?

Common scenarios include:

  • Automating website deployments via API-driven workflows
  • Scaling SSL certificate management across multi-server environments
  • Provisioning databases on-demand for AI model training pipelines
  • Orchestrating application stacks (e.g., MySQL/OpenResty) for AI services

1Panel MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from 1Panel MCP Server: Enterprise AI Automation & MCP Scalability?

Q: How do I choose between stdio and SSE modes?
Use stdio for simple command-line interactions and SSE for persistent real-time connections in automation workflows.

Q: Can I manage multiple 1Panel instances with one MCP server?
No, each MCP instance is tied to a single 1Panel host configuration. Deploy separate instances for multi-environment management.

Q: What happens if my access token expires?
The MCP server will return authentication errors until updated credentials are provided via environment variables or CLI flags.

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1Panel MCP Server

1Panel MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for 1Panel.

Installation

Prerequisites

  • Go 1.23.0 or higher
  • Existing 1Panel

Build from Source

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/1Panel-dev/mcp-1panel.git

cd mcp-1panel
  1. Build the project:

    make build

Move ./build/mcp-1panel to the system environment path.

Install using go install

go install github.com/1Panel-dev/mcp-1panel@latest

Usage

Cursor and Windsurf configuration example:

stdio mode

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-1panel": {
      "command": "mcp-1panel",
      "env": {
        "PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "<your 1Panel access token>",
        "PANEL_HOST": "such as http://localhost:8080"
      }
    }
  }
}

sse mode

start mcp server through sse

mcp-1panel -host <your 1Panel access address> -token <your 1Panel access token> -transport sse -addr "http://localhost:8000"



{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-1panel": {
        "url": "http://localhost:8000/sse"
    }
  }
}

Command Line Options

  • -token: 1Panel access token
  • -host: 1Panel access address
  • -transport: Transport type (stdio or sse, default: stdio)
  • -addr: Start SSE server addr (default:http://localhost:8000)

Environment Variables

You can also configure the server using environment variables:

  • PANEL_HOST: 1Panel access address
  • PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN: 1Panel access token

Available Tools

The server provides various tools for interacting with 1Panel:

Tool Category Description
get_dashboard_info System List dashboard status
get_system_info System Get system information
list_websites Website List all websites
create_website Website Create a website
list_ssls Certificate List all certificates
create_ssl Certificate Create a certificate
list_installed_apps Application List all installed applications
install_openresty Application Install OpenResty
install_mysql Application Install MySQL
list_databases Database List all databases
create_database Database Create a database

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