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hippycampus

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Hippycampus is an open-source MCP server built on LangChain that dynamically loads OpenAPI specifications to convert any REST endpoint into MCP-compatible resources. It supports integration with Langflow for visual workflow creation and requires Python 3.12.9 and UV package manager. Designed for secure, automated exposure of REST APIs as MCP resources, it facilitates real-time model interaction with external APIs.

Use This MCP server To

Automatically expose REST APIs as MCP resources Dynamically load OpenAPI specs for model interaction Integrate with Langflow for visual workflow design Enable LLMs to query external REST endpoints securely Create custom MCP resources from any REST service Run MCP server with CLI for flexible deployment Use Google AI Studio API key for authentication Facilitate real-time API data access for AI models

README

Hippycampus

A LangChain-based CLI and MCP server that supports dynamic loading of OpenAPI specifications and integration with Langflow.

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.12.9
  • UV package manager
  • Google AI Studio API key
  • Langflow (for visual workflow creation)

Installation

# Install UV if you haven't already
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Create and activate virtual environment
uv venv
source .venv/bin/activate  # On Windows use: .venv\Scripts\activate

# Install hippycampus and its dependencies
uv pip install -e .

# Install langflow
uv pip install langflow

Configuration

Google AI Studio API Key

  1. Visit Google AI Studio
  2. Click "Create API Key" in the top right
  3. Copy the generated key and set it as an environment variable:
export GOOGLE_API_KEY='your-api-key-here'

Running the Applications

CLI Mode (no MCP server)

uv run hippycampus-cli

MCP Server Mode (SSE)

uv run hippycampus-server --transport sse --port 8000

Langflow Server

Ensure the MCP server is running before starting Langflow.

  1. Set the components path environment variable:
# Get your current working directory
pwd
# Use the output to set the components path
export LANGFLOW_COMPONENTS_PATH="/output/from/pwd/langflow/components"
  1. Start the Langflow server (add --dev for development mode):
uv run langflow run
  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:7860

Using Custom Components in Langflow

  1. In the Langflow UI, locate the custom components:

    • OpenApi Service: For loading OpenAPI specifications
    • Hippycampus MCP Server: For connecting to the MCP server over SSE
  2. Configure the components:

    • OpenApi Service: Use https://raw.githubusercontent.com/APIs-guru/unofficial_openapi_specs/master/xkcd.com/1.0.0/openapi.yaml for testing
    • MCP Server: Use http://localhost:8000/sse

See the Screencast Demo for a visual guide. Screencast Demo

Note that the official XKCD swagger files contain an error and specify the comic_id field as a number instead of an integer, there is a fixed version in the test folder.

Troubleshooting

  • Authentication errors: Check if GOOGLE_API_KEY is set correctly
  • Missing components in Langflow: Verify LANGFLOW_COMPONENTS_PATH points to the correct directory
  • Connection issues: Ensure the MCP server is running before connecting via Langflow
  • If components don't appear in Langflow, try restarting the Langflow server
  • Use the cli to debug openapi_builder/spec_parser and agent interaction issues before running in MCP/Langflow.

License

MIT License

Copyright (c) 2024 Ray Cromwell

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

hippycampus FAQ

How do I install hippycampus?
Install Python 3.12.9 and UV package manager, then use 'uv pip install -e .' to install hippycampus and dependencies.
How does hippycampus handle API authentication?
It supports API key authentication, such as Google AI Studio API keys, set via environment variables.
Can hippycampus work without the MCP server?
Yes, it offers a CLI mode to run without the MCP server for direct API interactions.
What is the role of Langflow in hippycampus?
Langflow enables visual workflow creation and integration with hippycampus for designing MCP resource flows.
Is hippycampus compatible with multiple LLM providers?
Yes, it is designed to work with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini models.
How does hippycampus ensure security?
It aims to be a secure MCP server by managing API keys and scoped access to REST endpoints.
What prerequisites are needed to run hippycampus?
Python 3.12.9, UV package manager, and a valid Google AI Studio API key are required.
Can hippycampus dynamically update API specs?
Yes, it supports dynamic loading of OpenAPI specifications for real-time resource updates.