PocketBase FAQs

Question 1

What is PocketBase MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

PocketBase MCP (Management Control Plane) Server is a tool that interacts with a PocketBase instance. It provides functionalities to fetch, list, create, update, and manage records and files within your PocketBase collections.

Question 2

What environment variables are needed to run the server?

Accepted Answer

The server requires `POCKETBASE_API_URL` (the URL of your PocketBase instance, defaults to `http://127.0.0.1:8090`) and `POCKETBASE_ADMIN_TOKEN` (an admin authentication token for your PocketBase instance).

Question 3

What can I do with PocketBase MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can use it for comprehensive record management (fetch, list, create, update), file uploads and downloads, collection schema retrieval, log management (listing, retrieval, statistics), and migration management (creation, application, reversion).

Question 4

How do I install PocketBase MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it via Smithery, or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies with `npm install`, and building the server with `npm run build`.

Question 5

What are the key features of the tool?

Accepted Answer

Key features include robust record management, file handling capabilities, schema retrieval, log analysis, and database migration management. It simplifies interacting with your PocketBase instance.

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