About APIMatic Validator MCP Server
An MCP server for validating OpenAPI specifications through APIMatic’s API. It accepts OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0 files in JSON or YAML and returns validation summaries.
Key features
- 01Validates OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0
- 02Accepts JSON and YAML
- 03Returns validation summaries
- 04Uses APIMatic’s API
Use cases
- 01Check an OpenAPI file for validation issues
- 02Review a JSON or YAML API specification
MCP support
Exposes the `validate-openapi-using-apimatic` tool to MCP clients for validating OpenAPI files and returning results.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEAPIMatic Validator MCP Server
This repository provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for validating OpenAPI specifications using APIMatic. The server processes OpenAPI files and returns validation summaries by leveraging APIMatic’s API.
Features
- Validates OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.0 files
- Uses APIMatic’s API for comprehensive validation
- Supports both JSON and YAML formats
- Implements Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless integration
Installation
Ensure that Node.js v18+ is installed.
Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/apimatic/apimatic-validator-mcp.git
cd apimatic-validator-mcp
Install Dependencies
npm install
Build the Project
npm run build
Configuration
To use the server, an APIMatic API key is required. Sign up at APIMatic and obtain the API key.
Integration with Claude Desktop
Modify the claude_desktop_config.json file to integrate the MCP server. If the file does not exist, create one in the following location:
Windows
code $env:AppData\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
macOS/Linux
code ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server to the Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"APIMatic": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"C:\\PATH\\TO\\PARENT\\FOLDER\\build\\index.js"
],
"env": {
"APIMATIC_API_KEY": "<Add your APIMatic token here>"
}
}
}
}
Once configured, a hammer icon should appear in Claude Desktop. Open it to verify that the validate-openapi-using-apimatic tool is successfully integrated.
Usage
- Add an OpenAPI file.
- Provide a prompt to validate it.
- The validation results will be returned.
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