Deriva FAQs

Question 1

What are the deployment options for Deriva?

Accepted Answer

Deriva offers two transport modes: `stdio` for streamlined local development and testing, and `HTTP` for robust, scalable production deployments that require secure multi-user access and integration with external systems.

Question 2

Can Deriva's functionality be extended?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Deriva features a flexible plugin framework that allows users to extend its built-in functionality. This makes it highly adaptable to specific project requirements and custom data management needs.

Question 3

What is Deriva and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Deriva is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for the DERIVA platform. Its main purpose is to securely expose ERMrest relational databases and Hatrac object storage services, enabling unified and controlled access to diverse data.

Question 4

Does Deriva support AI-driven features like RAG?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Deriva includes an optional Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) subsystem. This allows for advanced AI capabilities, supporting popular vector store backends such as ChromaDB and pgvector for enhanced data interactions.

Question 5

How does Deriva ensure secure, multi-user access to data?

Accepted Answer

Deriva integrates robust per-request OAuth authentication through Credenza. This provides a secure, multi-user environment by validating access tokens for every data interaction with ERMrest and Hatrac services.

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