Custom MCP Servers

Add any MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to Deslicer AI via JSON import. You connect tools that are not in the marketplace or use private MCP servers.

Parent: Integrations
Related: Smithery Marketplace | Splunk MCP

How MCP Works (High Level)

MCP is a protocol that lets AI tools call external services. An MCP server exposes tools (e.g., "run query", "search", "list items"). The agent calls these tools when it needs to perform an action.

You add an MCP server by providing its configuration. Deslicer AI connects to it and makes its tools available to agents.

Adding a Custom Server

Go to Settings → Integrations → Custom MCP.
Click Add Server.
Provide the server configuration (JSON or URL to a config).
Configure authentication (OAuth 2.1, API key, etc.).
Save and test.

The server's tools appear in the agent's tool palette. Agents use them when relevant to the task.

When to Use Custom Servers

Use custom MCP servers when:

Private tool — You have an internal MCP server (e.g., internal API, custom DB)
Not in marketplace — The tool is not available on Smithery
Specific version — You need a particular fork or version

Security

Custom MCP connections are secured with OAuth 2.1. You control credentials and access. Deslicer AI does not store credentials in plain text; they are encrypted at rest.

JSON Import

You can import a server config from JSON. The config typically includes:

Server URL or endpoint
Tool definitions
Auth method