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Pure Storage MCP Server: Unified Management & Secure Automation

Effortlessly manage Pure Storage arrays with this MCP server, enabling seamless, secure interactions to streamline operations for modern data centers.

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About Pure Storage MCP Server

What is Pure Storage MCP Server: Unified Management & Secure Automation?

The Pure Storage MCP Server is a purpose-built solution designed to streamline interactions with Pure Storage arrays, particularly the FlashBlade system. Acting as a centralized interface, it enables administrators to access real-time data—such as volume details, host configurations, and performance metrics—through a modular command-line tool named pure-fb. This server excels in unifying management tasks while embedding security protocols into every automation workflow, ensuring both efficiency and compliance.

How to use Pure Storage MCP Server: Unified Management & Secure Automation?

Deploying the MCP Server involves configuring it within your environment via the claude_desktop_config.json file, with platform-specific paths for macOS and Windows systems. For development setups, users must specify custom server paths using JSON entries that outline execution commands. Once configured, the pure-fb tool becomes the primary gateway: issuing commands retrieves array information, while automation scripts can be seamlessly integrated into existing workflows through API-driven logic. The process prioritizes intuitive syntax, making complex operations feel straightforward.

Pure Storage MCP Server Features

Key Features of Pure Storage MCP Server: Unified Management & Secure Automation?

Central to its functionality is the pure-fb tool, which offers granular control over array resources. Notably, it supports real-time data fetching without compromising performance, thanks to optimized API calls. Security automation stands out through encrypted communication channels and role-based access controls, reducing human error in permissions management. Additionally, the server’s modular design allows for easy scaling, accommodating both small-scale deployments and enterprise-grade environments without sacrificing stability.

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Pure Storage MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from Pure Storage MCP Server: Unified Management & Secure Automation?

  • Q: Does the server support multi-array management?
    Yes, through centralized configuration files that map multiple FlashBlade instances under a single dashboard.
  • Q: How is data security ensured during automation?
    All interactions use TLS encryption, and access tokens are short-lived by default, minimizing exposure risks.
  • Q: Can I customize command outputs?
    Absolutely. The pure-fb tool allows JSON/YAML formatting and filters to tailor responses for scripting needs.
  • Q: Is there a community-driven plugin ecosystem?
    While official plugins focus on core features, developers can extend functionality via open API endpoints, fostering a collaborative environment.

Content

Pure Storage Model Context Protocol Server

A simple MCP server to interact with Pure storage arrays, retrieves realtime information from a Pure Storage FlashBlade array

Components

Tools

The server provides a single tool:

  • pure-fb: Modular tool to process a command and arguments to retreive an array's information, volumes, hosts, ...

Quickstart

Install

Claude Desktop

Add the relevant entry to the claude_desktop_config.json file

  • On MacOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
  • On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Development/Unpublished Servers Configuration

"mcpServers": { "puremcpserver": { "command": "uv", "args": [ "--directory", "/path/to/pure-mcp-server", "run", "pure-mcp-server" ] } }

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