mcp

This MCP server (context-hub-mcp-server) acts as an API surface for CTX research modules. It exposes the MCP protocol endpoints needed to query and interact with CTX context data and research modules, enabling clients to discover capabilities, submit queries, and retrieve results in a standardized way. Use the server to integrate CTX research modules into external tooling, dashboards, or automation pipelines that rely on the MCP interface. Typical interactions include listing available modules, inspecting capabilities, submitting data queries, and streaming or receiving structured results that CTX modules generate.

Once the server is running, you can connect through your MCP client of choice and navigate the provided endpoints to discover module metadata, available actions, and input/output schemas. If you have custom research modules loaded into CTX, the server will surface their capabilities so you can orchestrate experiments, evaluations, or data retrieval workflows using a consistent MCP-based protocol.

Prerequisites:

• Node.js (v14+ recommended) and npm installed
• Access to the project repository with the MCP server code

Installation steps:

1. Clone the repository or navigate to the project directory
2. Install dependencies: npm install
3. Start the server: npm run start (or node server.js if a direct script is provided)
4. Verify the server is listening on the configured port (default may be 3000 or as specified in configuration)

Notes:

• If the project uses a different entry point, adjust the command in the mcp_config accordingly (for example, node dist/server.js or node index.js).
• Ensure any required environment variables (such as CTX endpoints, API keys, or database connection strings) are set before starting the server.

Tips and common issues:

• If the MCP server fails to start, check the logs for missing dependencies or environment variables.
• Ensure network access to any CTX data sources or external services the server depends on.
• For container deployments, remember to map the correct ports and mount configuration files as needed.
• If you modify the mcp_config, restart the server to apply changes.
• When integrating with clients, verify that the MCP schema and endpoints match what the client expects (version compatibility).
• Validate that any required modules are properly registered in CTX so they appear in the MCP discovery endpoints.