Kintone

You can explore and manipulate kintone data with MCP by connecting a compatible MCP client to a dedicated server. This setup lets you use AI tools to read, query, and update your kintone apps securely and with controlled access, enhancing your workflow and automation capabilities.

How to use

Connect your MCP client to the kintone MCP server you run locally or on your network. Start the server using the configuration you prepared, then configure your MCP client to point to that server. Once connected, you can ask your AI tools to retrieve app data, search across records, or perform updates within the permissions you configured.

How to install

Prerequisites: ensure you have a suitable environment for running an MCP server executable. This server is provided as a downloadable executable file. You can place the executable file anywhere you like.

Step 1: Download the latest release from the releases page and save the executable to your preferred location.

Step 2: Create a configuration file that defines how the server connects to your kintone instance and which apps you want to expose to the AI tools. Use the example below as a template and customize the values for your environment.

{
    "url": "https://<your-domain>.cybozu.com",
    "username": "<your-username>",
    "password": "<your-password>",
    "token": "<your-app-token-1>, <your-app-token-2>, ...",
    "apps": [
        {
            "id": "<your-app-id>",
            "description": "<your-app-description>",
            "permissions": {
                "read": true,
                "write": false,
                "delete": false
            }
        }
    ]
}

Additional sections

Notes on configuration and security are important. Ensure that your apps you want to access are included in the apps list, and that you provide credentials or tokens with the appropriate permissions. The server restricts access to only the apps listed to prevent unauthorized access.

When you are ready to connect a client like Claude Desktop, use the client’s configuration area to define the MCP server. The client will then be able to communicate with the kintone MCP server using the permissions you set.

Claude Desktop configuration (example)

To connect Claude Desktop to your MCP server, edit the client configuration so it knows where to reach the server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kintone": {
      "command": "C:\\path\\to\\mcp-server-kintone.exe",
      "args": [
        "C:\\path\\to\\configuration.json"
      ]
    }
  }
}