Okta MCP Server: Seamless Identity Sync & Rock-Solid Security

Okta MCP Server

This MCP server enables Claude to interact with Okta's user management system, providing user and group management capabilities.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• Claude Desktop App
• Okta Developer Account
• Admin API Token from Okta

Setup Instructions

1. Create an Okta Developer Account

• Go to the Okta Developer Console
• Create a new account or sign in to an existing one
• Note your Okta domain (e.g., dev-123456.okta.com)

2. Create an API Token

• In the Okta Developer Console, go to Security > API > Tokens
• Click "Create Token"
• Give your token a meaningful name (e.g., "MCP Server Token")
• Copy the token value (you won't be able to see it again)

3. Initial Project Setup

Install dependencies:

npm install

4. Configure Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop configuration file:

For MacOS:

code ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

For Windows:

code %AppData%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Add or update the configuration:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "okta": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
                "PATH_TO_PROJECT_DIRECTORY/dist/index.js"
            ],
            "env": {
                "OKTA_ORG_URL": "https://your-domain.okta.com",
                "OKTA_API_TOKEN": "your-api-token"
            }
        }
    }
}

Save the file and restart Claude Desktop.

Available Tools

The server provides the following tools:

get_user

Retrieves detailed user information from Okta, including:

• User Details (ID, Status)
• Account Dates (Created, Activated, Last Login, etc.)
• Personal Information (Name, Email)
• Employment Details
• Contact Information
• Address
• Preferences

list_users

Lists users from Okta with optional filtering and pagination:

• Supports SCIM filter expressions (e.g., 'profile.firstName eq "John"')
• Free-form text search across multiple fields
• Sorting options (by status, creation date, etc.)
• Pagination support with customizable limits

list_groups

Lists user groups from Okta with optional filtering and pagination:

• Filter expressions for groups (e.g., 'type eq "OKTA_GROUP"')
• Free-form text search across group fields
• Sorting options (by name, type, etc.)
• Pagination support with customizable limits

Example Usage in Claude

After setup, you can use commands like:

• "Show me details for user with userId XXXX"
• "What's the status of user [email protected]"
• "When was the last login for user [email protected]"
• "List all users in the marketing department"
• "Find users created in the last month"
• "Show me all the groups in my Okta organization"
• "List groups containing the word 'admin'"

Error Handling

The server includes robust error handling for:

• User or group not found (404 errors)
• API authentication issues
• Missing or invalid user profiles
• General API errors

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tools not appearing in Claude:

• Check Claude Desktop logs: tail -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log
• Verify all environment variables are set correctly
• Ensure the path to index.js is absolute and correct

Authentication Errors:

• Verify your API token is valid
• Check if OKTA_ORG_URL includes the full URL with https://
• Ensure your Okta domain is correct

Server Connection Issues:

• Check if the server built successfully
• Verify file permissions on build/index.js (should be 755)
• Try running the server directly: node /path/to/build/index.js

Viewing Logs

To view server logs:

For MacOS/Linux:

tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log

For Windows:

Get-Content -Path "$env:AppData\Claude\Logs\mcp*.log" -Wait -Tail 20

Environment Variables

If you're getting environment variable errors, verify:

• OKTA_ORG_URL: Should be complete URL (e.g., "https://dev-123456.okta.com")
• OKTA_API_TOKEN: Should be a valid API token

Security Considerations

• Keep your API token secure
• Don't commit credentials to version control
• Use environment variables for sensitive data
• Regularly rotate API tokens
• Monitor API usage in Okta Admin Console
• Implement rate limiting for API calls
• Use minimum required permissions for API token

Types

The server includes TypeScript interfaces for Okta user and group data:

interface OktaUserProfile {
  login: string;
  email: string;
  secondEmail?: string;
  firstName: string;
  lastName: string;
  displayName: string;
  nickName?: string;
  organization: string;
  title: string;
  division: string;
  department: string;
  employeeNumber: string;
  userType: string;
  costCenter: string;
  mobilePhone?: string;
  primaryPhone?: string;
  streetAddress: string;
  city: string;
  state: string;
  zipCode: string;
  countryCode: string;
  preferredLanguage: string;
  profileUrl?: string;
}

interface OktaUser {
  id: string;
  status: string;
  created: string;
  activated: string;
  lastLogin: string;
  lastUpdated: string;
  statusChanged: string;
  passwordChanged: string;
  profile: OktaUserProfile;
}

interface OktaGroup {
  id: string;
  created: string;
  lastUpdated: string;
  lastMembershipUpdated: string;
  type: string;
  objectClass: string[];
  profile: {
    name: string;
    description: string;
  };
}

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details.

Support

If you encounter any issues:

• Check the troubleshooting section above
• Review Claude Desktop logs
• Examine the server's error output
• Check Okta's developer documentation

Note: PRs welcome!