Contentful MCP Remote Server

This MCP Server exposes Contentful’s MCP tools via a remote HTTP endpoint, enabling the Contentful MCP Desktop application to run MCP commands against a centralized server instead of on your local machine. It helps you connect, manage, and scale MCP operations from a single remote service.

How to use

You connect your MCP client to a remote server or to a local server, then run MCP commands through the standard client interface. With the remote server, you point the client to the server’s /mcp endpoint, and the client issues requests that the server translates into MCP tool executions. You can also run a local MCP server instance and point the client to http://localhost:3000 for direct, low-latency interactions.

How to install

Prerequisites: Node.js LTS, npm or Yarn.

# 1. Clone the remote MCP server repository
git clone [your-repository-url]
cd [your-repository-name]

# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# or
yarn install

# 3. Start the remote MCP server
npm start
# or
yarn start

# 1. Run the server locally (example commands shown in the setup)
git clone https://github.com/applydigital/contentful-express-mcp-server
cd contentful-express-mcp-server

# 2. Install dependencies
npm install
# or
yarn install

# 3. Start the local MCP server
npm dev
# or
yarn dev

These commands start the server and typically expose the MCP endpoint at http://localhost:3000, with the remote endpoint available at /mcp when running remotely.

## Configuration and connections

You can connect via two MCP configurations: a remote HTTP endpoint and a local stdio-based server that runs on your machine. The remote endpoint is intended for centralized hosting and public access, while the local server is for development or small-scale use.

{ "mcpServers": { "contentful_mcp": { "type": "http", "url": "https://example.com/mcp", "args": [] }, "contentful_mcp_local": { "type": "stdio", "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-server", "http://localhost:3000" ] } } }

Note: Replace https://example.com/mcp with the actual URL where your remote server is reachable. The local configuration uses npx to run the local MCP server and points to http://localhost:3000.

Security and best practices

If you expose a remote MCP server publicly, implement appropriate security measures such as API keys, authentication, and rate limiting to protect the endpoint. For high-volume usage, consider scalable hosting options and robust logging to monitor activity and troubleshoot issues.

Notes and considerations

Network latency affects remote MCP tool calls, so a local setup may be preferable for frequent or performance-critical tasks. Ensure the MCP tools are available in the server environment and that any required dependencies are properly installed.