Beacon FAQs

Question 1

What is Beacon and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Beacon (BeaconMCP) is a secure, unified remote management server that consolidates control over Proxmox VE clusters, BMC-managed hardware (like HP iLO, IPMI), and arbitrary SSH hosts through a single Streamable HTTP MCP (Model Context Protocol) endpoint.

Question 2

What types of systems can Beacon manage?

Accepted Answer

Beacon offers flexible management modes for Proxmox VE clusters, BMC-managed hardware, and SSH-reachable hosts. You can use it for any combination, including Proxmox-only, BMC-only, or SSH-only deployments.

Question 3

How does Beacon ensure secure access?

Accepted Answer

Beacon prioritizes security by implementing OAuth 2.1 client credentials with mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP) for every token issuance, ensuring robust and secure remote access to your infrastructure.

Question 4

What kind of tools are available through Beacon?

Accepted Answer

Beacon provides over 30 MCP tools across various modules, including Proxmox (monitoring, VM lifecycle), SSH (command execution), BMC (hardware power/health), and security, tailored to your enabled capabilities.

Question 5

Is Beacon compatible with AI clients like ChatGPT or Gemini?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Beacon is designed to work seamlessly with MCP-capable clients, including popular AI platforms like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, enabling AI-powered interactions for infrastructure management.

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