Tailscale Echo FAQs

Question 1

How can I use Tailscale Echo with Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Claude Desktop doesn't natively support remote MCP servers. Use a proxy tool like `mcp-remote` to connect. Configure Claude Desktop's `claude_desktop_config.json` to use `mcp-remote` to access the Tailscale Echo server.

Question 2

How do I set up Tailscale Echo?

Accepted Answer

You'll need a Tailscale account and API auth key. Save the key in a `.env` file and then run `docker compose up`. This starts the MCP server and a Tailscale container acting as a proxy.

Question 3

What is Tailscale Echo?

Accepted Answer

Tailscale Echo is an example of an identity-aware MCP (Message Channel Protocol) server that runs within your private Tailscale network (Tailnet). It demonstrates how to access user information via Tailscale Serve's identity headers.

Question 4

What are the key features of Tailscale Echo?

Accepted Answer

Key features include identity-aware MCP server functionality, leveraging Tailscale Serve for secure access, access to the logged-in user's email, integration with internal APIs, and easy deployment using Docker Compose.

Question 5

What can I build using Tailscale Echo as a starting point?

Accepted Answer

You can build MCP servers that are identity-aware, allowing access to the logged-in user's email, and can interact with internal APIs or services on their behalf, all securely within your Tailnet.

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