CloudStack FAQs

Question 1

What are the technical requirements and compatibility of CloudStack MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The server requires Node.js 18+ and is compatible with CloudStack 4.11+ and MCP SDK 0.5.0+. It is built using TypeScript 5.0+ for enhanced type safety and robust error handling, providing a high-performance solution.

Question 2

How does CloudStack MCP Server ensure secure communication?

Accepted Answer

Security is prioritized through HMAC-SHA1 signed requests for all API interactions, ensuring secure authentication. It also reads credentials solely from environment variables, avoiding credential storage, and includes robust input validation and error sanitization.

Question 3

What is CloudStack MCP Server and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

CloudStack MCP Server is a high-performance Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for seamless API integration with Apache CloudStack. It provides comprehensive tools for managing your CloudStack infrastructure, facilitating integration with AI assistants and various automation tools.

Question 4

What key CloudStack operations can I manage with this server?

Accepted Answer

You can perform complete VM lifecycle management (deploy, start, stop, reboot, destroy), comprehensive infrastructure discovery (zones, templates, service offerings), and manage storage, networking, monitoring, account administration, and security aspects, offering a total of 45 distinct tools.

Question 5

Can I integrate CloudStack MCP Server with my existing automation workflows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its design based on the Model Context Protocol makes it ideal for integration with MCP clients, such as Claude Desktop, enabling you to embed powerful CloudStack management capabilities directly into your AI-driven or automated workflows.

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