Integrates with the Slide API for device and infrastructure management.
An MCP server implementation that integrates with the Slide API, providing comprehensive device and infrastructure management capabilities through a streamlined meta-tools architecture.
For quick setup instructions with Claude Desktop, see the installation section below.
Meta-Tools Design: This MCP server uses an innovative meta-tools architecture that consolidates 52+ individual API operations into just 14 focused meta-tools. This design significantly reduces complexity for LLMs while maintaining full functionality.
Each meta-tool accepts an operation parameter that specifies the action to perform, along with the relevant parameters for that operation.
{
"name": "slide_devices",
"arguments": {
"operation": "list",
"limit": 10,
"client_id": "client-123"
}
}
slide_devices - Physical device management
list, get, update, poweroff, rebootslide_agents - Backup agent management
list, get, create, pair, updateslide_networks - Network infrastructure
list, get, create, update, deletecreate_ipsec, update_ipsec, delete_ipseccreate_port_forward, update_port_forward, delete_port_forwardcreate_wg_peer, update_wg_peer, delete_wg_peerslide_backups - Backup operations
list, get, startslide_snapshots - Snapshot management
list, getslide_restores - File & image restoration
list_files, get_file, create_file, delete_file, browse_filelist_images, get_image, create_image, delete_image, browse_imageslide_vms - Virtual machine management
list, get, create, update, deleteslide_users - User management
list, getslide_alerts - Alert monitoring
list, get, update (resolve)slide_accounts - Account & client organization
list_accounts, get_account, update_account (alert emails)list_clients, get_client, create_client, update_client, delete_clientslide_presentation - Professional data formatting and documentation
get_card, get_runbook_template, get_daily_report_template, get_monthly_report_templateslide_presentation tool to avoid conflicts with your custom implementation. To disable just the slide_presentation tool, add it to the DISABLED_TOOLS environment variable or in the --disabled-tools part of the CLIslide_meta - Meta tools for reporting and aggregated data views
list_all_clients_devices_and_agents, get_snapshot_changes, get_reporting_dataslide_reports - Pre-calculated statistics and reports for backup/snapshot analysis
daily_backup_snapshot, weekly_backup_snapshot, monthly_backup_snapshotslide_docs - Access to official Slide documentation
list_sections, get_topics, search_docs, get_content, get_api_referencelist_all_clients_devices_and_agents - Hierarchical overview (now part of slide_meta)
slide_meta with operation list_all_clients_devices_and_agentsAll meta-tools support pagination (limit, offset) and sorting options where applicable.
The slide_presentation tool is your primary resource for professional data formatting and documentation. It provides pre-built templates and smart cards that transform raw data into polished, readable formats.
Always consider this tool first when you need to:
Perfect for comprehensive documentation and analysis:
get_runbook_template)get_daily_report_template)get_monthly_report_template)Perfect for status displays, dashboards, and data visualization:
agent: Individual backup agent with hostname, OS, status, recent backupsclient: Individual client with name, agent count, device assignments, statsdevice: Individual backup device with capacity, assignments, storage infosnapshot: Individual backup snapshot with date, size, status, retentionagents_table: Multiple agents comparison with status overview and assignmentsclients_table: Multiple clients summary with agent counts and statusdevices_table: Multiple devices overview with capacity and utilizationsnapshots_table: Chronological backup history with sizes and statusChoose the right presentation format based on your needs:
| Need | Recommendation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Show ONE item in detail | Single item cards | agent, client, device, snapshot |
| Show MULTIPLE items overview | Table cards | agents_table, clients_table, devices_table |
| Create documentation | Report templates | get_runbook_template |
| Generate status reports | Daily/Monthly templates | get_daily_report_template |
| Dashboard display | Table cards | agents_table, devices_table |
| Troubleshooting guide | Runbook template | get_runbook_template |
For the easiest installation experience, use our GUI installer:
Download the installer: From the latest release
slide-mcp-installer-v2.2.1-darwin-arm64-signed.tar.gzslide-mcp-installer-v2.2.1-darwin-amd64-signed.tar.gzExtract and run:
tar -xzf slide-mcp-installer-v2.2.1-darwin-[arch]-signed.tar.gz
open slide-mcp-installer.app
Enter your API key: Input your Slide API key when prompted
Install: Click "Install Slide MCP Server"
Restart Claude Desktop: The installer will configure everything automatically
Download the installer: From the latest release
slide-mcp-installer-v2.2.1-windows-amd64.zipslide-mcp-installer-v2.2.1-windows-386.zipExtract and run:
slide-mcp-installer.exeEnter your API key: Input your Slide API key when prompted
Install: Click "Install Slide MCP Server"
Restart Claude Desktop: The installer will configure everything automatically
The GUI installer will:
For macOS ARM64 (Apple Silicon):
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-arm64.tar.gz https://github.com/amcchord/slideMCP/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-arm64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-arm64.tar.gz
chmod +x slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-arm64
mv slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-arm64 slide-mcp-server
For macOS x64:
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-x64.tar.gz https://github.com/amcchord/slideMCP/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-x64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-x64.tar.gz
chmod +x slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-x64
mv slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-macos-x64 slide-mcp-server
For Linux x64:
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-x64.tar.gz https://github.com/amcchord/slideMCP/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-x64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-x64.tar.gz
chmod +x slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-x64
mv slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-x64 slide-mcp-server
For Linux ARM64:
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-arm64.tar.gz https://github.com/amcchord/slideMCP/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-arm64.tar.gz
tar -xzf slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-arm64.tar.gz
chmod +x slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-arm64
mv slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-linux-arm64 slide-mcp-server
For Windows x64:
curl -L -o slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-windows-x64.zip https://github.com/amcchord/slideMCP/releases/latest/download/slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-windows-x64.zip
unzip slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-windows-x64.zip
mv slide-mcp-server-v2.2.1-windows-x64.exe slide-mcp-server.exe
git clone https://github.com/austinmcchord/slide-mcp-server.git
cd slide-mcp-server
make build
# Binary will be in build/slide-mcp-server
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"
}
}
}
}
With custom permission mode and disabled tools:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slide": {
"command": "/path/to/slide-mcp-server",
"env": {
"SLIDE_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE",
"SLIDE_TOOLS": "reporting",
"SLIDE_DISABLED_TOOLS": "slide_accounts,slide_users"
}
}
}
}
Or using CLI arguments:
{
"mcpServers": {
"slide": {
"command": "/path/to/slide-mcp-server",
"args": [
"--api-key", "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE",
"--tools", "full-safe",
"--disabled-tools", "slide_agents,slide_backups"
]
}
}
}
# 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
The Slide MCP Server supports several command-line arguments for flexible configuration:
# Basic usage with API key
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_API_KEY
# All available flags
./slide-mcp-server [OPTIONS]
| Flag | Description | Environment Variable | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
--api-key | Slide API key for authentication | SLIDE_API_KEY | Required |
--base-url | Base URL for Slide API endpoint | SLIDE_BASE_URL | https://api.slide.tech |
--tools | Permission mode for tool access | SLIDE_TOOLS | full-safe |
--disabled-tools | Comma-separated list of tools to disable | SLIDE_DISABLED_TOOLS | None |
--version | Show version information and exit | - | - |
Priority: CLI flags take precedence over environment variables.
# Using CLI flags
./slide-mcp-server --api-key sk_test_123 --base-url https://custom.api.endpoint --tools reporting
# Using environment variables
export SLIDE_API_KEY="sk_test_123"
export SLIDE_BASE_URL="https://custom.api.endpoint"
export SLIDE_TOOLS="reporting"
./slide-mcp-server
# Mixed usage (CLI overrides environment)
export SLIDE_TOOLS="full"
./slide-mcp-server --api-key sk_test_123 --tools reporting # Uses reporting mode
# Disable specific tools
./slide-mcp-server --api-key sk_test_123 --disabled-tools "slide_agents,slide_backups"
# Show version
./slide-mcp-server --version
# Output: slide-mcp-server version 2.2.1
In addition to permission modes, you can disable specific tools entirely using the --disabled-tools flag or SLIDE_DISABLED_TOOLS environment variable. This provides fine-grained control over which tools are available.
# Disable specific tools via CLI flag
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --disabled-tools "slide_agents,slide_backups"
# Disable tools via environment variable
export SLIDE_DISABLED_TOOLS="slide_devices,slide_users"
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY
# Combined with permission modes
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --tools reporting --disabled-tools "slide_snapshots"
# Whitespace is handled gracefully
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --disabled-tools " slide_agents , slide_backups , slide_devices "
slide_agents - Agent managementslide_backups - Backup operationsslide_snapshots - Snapshot managementslide_restores - File and image restorationslide_networks - Network managementslide_user_management - User and account managementslide_alerts - Alert monitoringslide_devices - Device managementslide_vms - Virtual machine managementslide_presentation - Data presentation and reportingslide_meta - Meta tools for reporting and aggregated data viewsslide_reports - Pre-calculated backup/snapshot statistics and reportsslide_docs - Access to official Slide documentationlist_all_clients_devices_and_agents - Hierarchical overview (legacy, use slide_meta instead)# Create a read-only server that can't access sensitive data
./slide-mcp-server --tools reporting --disabled-tools "slide_accounts,slide_users"
# Allow restores but prevent network changes
./slide-mcp-server --tools restores --disabled-tools "slide_networks"
# Monitoring setup that excludes VM management
./slide-mcp-server --tools reporting --disabled-tools "slide_vms,slide_networks"
When a disabled tool is called, the server returns:
{
"error": {
"code": -32601,
"message": "Tool 'slide_agents' is disabled"
}
}
The server includes a sophisticated permission system with four distinct access levels:
reporting - Read-Only AccessUse Case: Monitoring, reporting, and dashboard integrations
list, get, browse)./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --tools reporting
restores - Data Recovery & VM ManagementUse Case: IT support teams performing data recovery and VM management
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --tools restores
full-safe - Comprehensive Access (Default)Use Case: General administration with safety guardrails
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --tools full-safe
# OR simply (default mode)
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY
full - Complete AccessUse Case: Advanced administrators who need unrestricted access
./slide-mcp-server --api-key YOUR_KEY --tools full
| Operation Category | reporting | restores | full-safe | full |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| List/Get/Browse | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Device Power Control | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| VM Management | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Network Management | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| File Restores | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Image Exports | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Backup Jobs | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Account Management | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Alert Resolution | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Agent Creation/Updates | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Agent Deletion | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Snapshot Deletion | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
reporting mode for read-only dashboards and monitoring systemsrestores mode for IT support staff performing data recoveryfull-safe mode (default) for most administrative tasksfull mode only when agent or snapshot deletion is specifically requiredFor 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
mcpkey is not needed in the.vscode/mcp.jsonfile.
{
"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": "${input:slide_api_key}"
}
}
}
}
}
With custom configuration and disabled tools:
{
"mcp": {
"inputs": [
{
"type": "promptString",
"id": "slide_api_key",
"description": "Slide API Key",
"password": true
}
],
"servers": {
"slide": {
"command": "/path/to/slide-mcp-server",
"env": {
"SLIDE_API_KEY": "${input:slide_api_key}",
"SLIDE_TOOLS": "reporting",
"SLIDE_DISABLED_TOOLS": "slide_accounts,slide_users"
}
}
}
}
}
{
"name": "slide_devices",
"arguments": {
"operation": "list",
"limit": 20,
"client_id": "client-123"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_networks",
"arguments": {
"operation": "create",
"name": "Development Network",
"type": "standard",
"router_prefix": "192.168.100.1/24",
"dhcp": true,
"dhcp_range_start": "192.168.100.10",
"dhcp_range_end": "192.168.100.200",
"wg": true,
"wg_prefix": "10.100.0.0/24",
"client_id": "client-123"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_vms",
"arguments": {
"operation": "create",
"snapshot_id": "snapshot-456",
"device_id": "device-789",
"cpu_count": 4,
"memory_in_mb": 8192,
"network_type": "network-id",
"network_source": "network-123"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_backups",
"arguments": {
"operation": "start",
"agent_id": "agent-456"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_restores",
"arguments": {
"operation": "create_image",
"snapshot_id": "snapshot-789",
"device_id": "device-123",
"image_type": "vhd-dynamic",
"boot_remove_passwords": true
}
}
{
"name": "slide_presentation",
"arguments": {
"operation": "get_card",
"card_type": "agent"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_presentation",
"arguments": {
"operation": "get_card",
"card_type": "devices_table"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_presentation",
"arguments": {
"operation": "get_runbook_template",
"format": "markdown"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_presentation",
"arguments": {
"operation": "get_daily_report_template",
"format": "html"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_reports",
"arguments": {
"operation": "daily_backup_snapshot",
"agent_id": "agent-123",
"format": "markdown"
}
}
{
"name": "slide_docs",
"arguments": {
"operation": "search_docs",
"query": "backup retention policies"
}
}
# Build for current platform
make build
# Build for all platforms
make build-all
# Create release packages
make release
# View available commands
make help
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.
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