Xero Identity Service API FAQs

Question 1

What is the Xero Identity Service API MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's an auto-generated Multi-Agent Conversation Protocol (MCP) server that implements the Xero Identity Service API based on its OpenAPI specification, designed to simplify interaction and integration with Xero's identity services.

Question 2

What are the key features of this MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include an auto-generated MCP server, seamless interfacing with the Xero Identity Service API via OpenAPI, support for various transport modes (stdio, SSE, streamable-HTTP), and robust configuration options via environment variables or JSON files.

Question 3

How does the project ensure code quality and maintainability?

Accepted Answer

The project follows Python development best practices, integrating tools like `ruff` for linting and formatting, `mypy` for static type checking, `pytest` for testing, and pre-commit hooks to ensure high code quality and maintainability.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for running this server?

Accepted Answer

To run the server, you need Python 3.9+ and a package manager like `pip` or `uv`. Installation involves cloning the repository and installing dependencies using `pip install -e ".[dev]"` or `uv pip install --editable ".[dev]"`.

Question 5

How can I start and configure the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You can start the server by running `python mcp_server/main.py <transport_mode>` (e.g., `stdio`). Configuration is flexible, allowing you to use environment variables (`CONFIG_PATH`, `CONFIG`, `SECURITY`) or a JSON configuration file.

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