What is Slidemcp

slideMCP is an MCP Server implementation that integrates with the Slide API, offering device and agent management capabilities.

Use cases

Use cases for slideMCP include managing devices in a data center, monitoring agents in cloud applications, performing backups for critical systems, and managing user accounts and alerts.

How to use

slideMCP can be used in two ways: 1) as a single binary for easy setup with no dependencies, or 2) as a TypeScript/Node.js version that requires Node.js runtime and NPM installation.

Key features

Key features include device management, agent management, backup management, snapshot management, detailed information retrieval, user management, alert management, account management, client management, flexible filtering, and pagination support.

Where to use

slideMCP is suitable for use in environments that require efficient management of devices and agents, such as IT infrastructure, cloud services, and application development.

Slide MCP Server

An MCP server implementation that integrates with the Slide API, providing comprehensive device and infrastructure management capabilities.

🚀 Go Binary Implementation ⚡

• Single binary: No dependencies, just download and run
• Fast startup: ~50ms startup time
• Low memory usage: 10-20MB memory footprint
• Cross-platform: Linux, macOS, Windows binaries
• Zero Installation Hassle: Simple download and configure

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For quick setup instructions with Claude Desktop, see the installation section below.

Features

• Device Management: List, update, and control devices with power operations
• Agent Management: Create, pair, and manage backup agents
• Backup & Snapshot Management: Initiate backups and manage snapshots
• File Restore: Browse and restore files from snapshots
• Image Export: Export snapshots as disk images (VHD, VHDX, Raw)
• Virtual Machines: Create and manage VMs from snapshots with browser-based console access
• Network Management: Create and manage isolated networks with VPN connections
• User & Alert Management: Monitor system alerts and manage users
• Account & Client Management: Organize resources by client accounts
• Flexible Filtering & Pagination: Control results with advanced filtering options

Available Tools

Core Management

• Devices: list, get, update, poweroff, reboot
• Agents: list, get, create, pair, update
• Backups: list, get, start
• Snapshots: list, get

Data Recovery & Export

• File Restores: list, get, create, delete, browse
• Image Exports: list, get, create, delete, browse
  • Supports VHD, VHDX (dynamic/fixed), and Raw formats
  • Optional boot modifications (e.g., passwordless admin user)

Virtual Machines

• Virtual Machines: list, get, create, update, delete
  • Browser-based VNC console access
  • Configurable CPU (1-16 cores) and RAM (1-12GB)
  • Multiple network modes and disk bus types

Network Infrastructure

• Networks: list, get, create, update, delete
• IPSec Connections: create, update, delete
• Port Forwarding: create, update, delete
• WireGuard Peers: create, update, delete

Administration

• Users: list, get
• Alerts: list, get, update (resolve)
• Accounts: list, get, update (alert emails)
• Clients: list, get, create, update, delete

All tools support pagination (limit, offset) and sorting options where applicable.

📦 Installation & Configuration

Getting an API Key

1. Log in to your Slide account
2. Navigate to your account settings
3. Generate your API key from the API section

🎯 Quick Setup with Claude Desktop

🖥️ GUI Installer (Recommended)

For the easiest installation experience, use our cross-platform GUI installer:

1. Download the installer for your platform:

   • macOS ARM64 (Apple Silicon): slide-mcp-installer-darwin-arm64
   • macOS AMD64: slide-mcp-installer-darwin-amd64
   • Linux AMD64: slide-mcp-installer-linux-amd64
   • Windows AMD64: slide-mcp-installer-windows-amd64.exe

2. Run the installer: Double-click or run from terminal

3. Enter your API key: Input your Slide API key when prompted

4. Install: Click “Install Slide MCP Server”

5. Restart Claude Desktop: The installer will configure everything automatically

The GUI installer will:

• ✅ Check if Claude Desktop is installed
• ✅ Download the latest slide-mcp-server binary
• ✅ Install it to the correct location
• ✅ Update your Claude Desktop configuration
• ✅ Provide easy uninstall option

Manual Installation

Download Pre-built Binary (v1.14)

# For macOS ARM64 (Apple Silicon)
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v1.14-darwin-arm64.tar.gz https://github.com/austinmcchord/slide-mcp-server/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v1.14-darwin-arm64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v1.14-darwin-arm64.tar.gz
mv slide-mcp-server-darwin-arm64 slide-mcp-server
chmod +x slide-mcp-server

# For macOS AMD64 
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v1.14-darwin-amd64.tar.gz https://github.com/austinmcchord/slide-mcp-server/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v1.14-darwin-amd64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v1.14-darwin-amd64.tar.gz
mv slide-mcp-server-darwin-amd64 slide-mcp-server
chmod +x slide-mcp-server

# For Linux AMD64
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v1.14-linux-amd64.tar.gz https://github.com/austinmcchord/slide-mcp-server/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v1.14-linux-amd64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v1.14-linux-amd64.tar.gz
mv slide-mcp-server-linux-amd64 slide-mcp-server
chmod +x slide-mcp-server

# For Windows AMD64
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v1.14-windows-amd64.zip https://github.com/austinmcchord/slide-mcp-server/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v1.14-windows-amd64.zip
unzip slide-mcp-server-v1.14-windows-amd64.zip
mv slide-mcp-server-windows-amd64.exe slide-mcp-server.exe

Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/austinmcchord/slide-mcp-server.git
cd slide-mcp-server
make build
# Binary will be in build/slide-mcp-server

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slide": {
      "command": "/path/to/slide-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "SLIDE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

If installed system-wide:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slide": {
      "command": "slide-mcp-server",
      "env": {
        "SLIDE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Test Your Installation

# Set your API key
export SLIDE_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

# Test the server
echo '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{}}' | ./slide-mcp-server

# Should respond with server info and capabilities

Usage with VS Code

For VS Code integration, add the following JSON block to your User Settings (JSON) file. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P and typing Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON).

Optionally, you can add it to a file called .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. This will allow you to share the configuration with others.

Note that the mcp key is not needed in the .vscode/mcp.json file.

{
  "mcp": {
    "inputs": [
      {
        "type": "promptString",
        "id": "slide_api_key",
        "description": "Slide API Key",
        "password": true
      }
    ],
    "servers": {
      "slide": {
        "command": "/path/to/slide-mcp-server",
        "env": {
          "SLIDE_API_KEY": "${input:slide_api_key}"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Build

# Build for current platform
make build

# Build for all platforms
make build-all

# Create release packages
make release

# View available commands
make help

License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.