MCP Server

Complete guide for the HTTP-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integrated into the datablocks Next.js application.

Overview

The datablocks MCP server is now hosted directly through the Next.js application, making it accessible via HTTP endpoints. This eliminates the need for separate processes and makes integration easier.

Key Benefits

  • ✓No separate process - Runs as part of your Next.js app
  • ✓HTTP-based - Standard REST API endpoints
  • ✓Always available - Accessible whenever your app is running
  • ✓Easy integration - Works with any HTTP client
  • ✓Publicly accessible - Can be used by external tools and services

Architecture

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│         Next.js Application             │
│                                         │
│  ┌───────────────────────────────────┐ │
│  │      MCP HTTP Endpoints           │ │
│  │                                   │ │
│  │  GET  /api/mcp                   │ │
│  │  GET  /api/mcp/tools             │ │
│  │  POST /api/mcp/execute           │ │
│  │  GET  /api/mcp/resources         │ │
│  │  GET  /api/mcp/prompts           │ │
│  └───────────────────────────────────┘ │
│               ↓                         │
│  ┌───────────────────────────────────┐ │
│  │     MCP Handlers (lib/)           │ │
│  └───────────────────────────────────┘ │
│               ↓                         │
│  ┌───────────────────────────────────┐ │
│  │    Prisma Database Access         │ │
│  └───────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Available Endpoints

GET /api/mcp

Get server information and capabilities

GET /api/mcp/tools

List all available tools

POST /api/mcp/execute

Execute a tool with parameters

GET /api/mcp/resources

List all available resources

GET /api/mcp/prompts

List all available prompts

Learn More

For more information about the Model Context Protocol:

Try in PlaygroundMCP Specification