What is Alibabacloud Dataworks Mcp Server

The alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that facilitates interaction between AI tools and the DataWorks Open API through a standardized interface, enabling seamless cloud resource operations.

Use cases

Use cases include automating cloud resource operations for AI agents, integrating AI tools with DataWorks for data management, and facilitating seamless interactions between AI applications and cloud services.

How to use

To use the alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server, you can either install it globally or locally via npm, or build it from source. Configuration involves setting up the necessary environment variables and running the server using the provided commands.

Key features

Key features include interaction with the DataWorks Open API, management of DataWorks resources, and adherence to the Model Context Protocol specification for standardized cloud resource interactions.

Where to use

The alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server is primarily used in cloud computing environments, particularly for AI applications that require resource management and integration with DataWorks.

DataWorks MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for AI, allowing it to interact with the DataWorks Open API through a standardized interface. This implementation is based on the Aliyun Open API and enables AI agents to perform cloud resources operations seamlessly.

Overview

This MCP server:

• Interact with DataWorks Open API
• Manage DataWorks resources

The server implements the Model Context Protocol specification to standardize cloud resource interactions for AI agents.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• pnpm (recommended), npm, or yarn
• DataWorks Open API with access key and secret key

Installation

Option 1: Install from npm (recommend for clients like Cursor/Cline)

# Install globally
npm install -g alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server

# Or install locally in your project
npm install alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server

Option 2: Build from Source (for developers)

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/aliyun/alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server
cd alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies (pnpm is recommended, npm is supported):

pnpm install

3. Build the project:

pnpm run build

4. Development the project (by @modelcontextprotocol/inspector):

pnpm run dev

open http://localhost:5173

Configuration

MCP Server Configuration

If you installed via npm (Option 1):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REGION": "your_dataworks_open_api_region_id_here",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your_alibaba_cloud_access_key_id",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "your_alibaba_cloud_access_key_secret",
        "TOOL_CATEGORIES": "optional_your_tool_categories_here_ex_UTILS",
        "TOOL_NAMES": "optional_your_tool_names_here_ex_ListProjects"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

If you built from source (Option 2):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REGION": "your_dataworks_open_api_region_id_here",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID": "your_alibaba_cloud_access_key_id",
        "ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET": "your_alibaba_cloud_access_key_secret",
        "TOOL_CATEGORIES": "optional_your_tool_categories_here_ex_SERVER_IDE_DEFAULT",
        "TOOL_NAMES": "optional_your_tool_names_here_ex_ListProjects"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

Environment Setup

init variables in your environment:

# DataWorks Configuration
REGION=your_dataworks_open_api_region_id_here
ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_alibaba_cloud_access_key_id
ALIBABA_CLOUD_ACCESS_KEY_SECRET=your_alibaba_cloud_access_key_secret
TOOL_CATEGORIES=optional_your_tool_categories_here_ex_SERVER_IDE_DEFAULT
TOOL_NAMES=optional_your_tool_names_here_ex_ListProjects

Configuration Description

• Use Guide Description Link

Project Structure

alibabacloud-dataworks-mcp-server/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts          # Main entry point
├── package.json
└── tsconfig.json

Available Tools

The MCP server provides the following DataWorks tools:

See this link

Security Considerations

• Keep your private key secure and never share it
• Use environment variables for sensitive information
• Regularly monitor and audit AI agent activities

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

1. Verify your Aliyun Open API access key and secret key are correct
2. Check your region id is correct
3. Ensure you’re on the intended network (mainnet, testnet, or devnet)
4. Verify the build was successful

Dependencies

Key dependencies include:

• @alicloud/dataworks-public20240518
• @alicloud/openapi-client

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License.