1Panel + Claude Code: Complete MCP Integration

1Panel is a MCP server that MCP server implementation that provides 1Panel interaction.

When integrated with Claude Code, you can:

• Monitor system status and dashboard information
• Create and manage websites on 1Panel
• Handle SSL certificates and HTTPS configuration

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up 1Panel in Claude Code, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• 1Panel will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use 1Panel tools directly in Claude Code
• All 1Panel capabilities will be available for your workflows
• Access to 5 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• 1Panel access token for authentication
• 1Panel server address
• Claude Code installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install 1Panel

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Claude Code

1. Install Claude Code

Download and install Claude Code from the official website

Visit: https://claude.ai/code

Note: Claude Code is available as a native application, not via npm

2. Navigate to Project

Open terminal in your project directory where you want to use the MCP server

3. Install MCP Server

Install the MCP server you want to use (e.g., via npm, pip, or other package manager)

4. Configure MCP Server

Add MCP server configuration to project CLAUDE.md file or use --mcp-config flag

Note: CLAUDE.md is preferred for project-specific configuration

5. Test Integration

Start Claude Code and verify MCP server is working

claude

Note: Use interactive mode to test MCP server functionality

Configuration Details

Add to your project's CLAUDE.md file:

## MCP Servers

### 1Panel
- **Installation**: 1panel
- **Configuration**: "PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-1panel-access-token-here",
        "PANEL_HOST": "http://localhost:8080"
- **Description**: MCP server implementation that provides 1Panel interaction

Claude Code will automatically detect and load MCP servers from your project context.

Examples

Once configured, you can use 1Panel in Claude Code:

Get System Overview

Check 1Panel server status and system information

Ask Claude Code: "Show me the dashboard information and system status"

Expected Result: Dashboard data including CPU, memory, disk usage, and running services

Create New Website

Set up a new website with domain configuration

Ask Claude Code: "Create a website for domain example.com with PHP support"

Expected Result: Website created with virtual host configuration and PHP environment

Install Database Server

Install and configure MySQL server

Ask Claude Code: "Install MySQL and create a database called myapp_db"

Expected Result: MySQL installed, database created, and connection details provided

SSL Certificate Setup

Generate and configure SSL certificate for website

Ask Claude Code: "Create an SSL certificate for my website example.com"

Expected Result: SSL certificate generated and configured for HTTPS access

Testing Your Setup

1. Run claude in your project directory
2. Ask Claude to list available tools and verify 1Panel tools are present
3. Test 1Panel functionality by asking Claude to use specific tools

Test commands:

claude

claude --debug

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Failed

Symptoms: Access denied errors, Invalid token messages, Connection refused

Cause: Invalid or missing PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN

Solution:

• Verify PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN is set correctly
• Check token validity in 1Panel admin interface
• Ensure token has sufficient permissions

Connection to 1Panel Failed

Symptoms: Connection timeout, Server unreachable, Network errors

Cause: Invalid PANEL_HOST or 1Panel server not running

Solution:

• Verify PANEL_HOST URL is correct
• Check 1Panel server is running on specified port
• Test network connectivity to 1Panel server
• Ensure firewall allows connections

SSE Mode Not Working

Symptoms: SSE endpoint not responding, Transport errors

Cause: Incorrect SSE configuration or port conflicts

Solution:

• Verify -addr parameter is accessible
• Check port is not in use by another service
• Ensure SSE transport is specified correctly
• Test SSE endpoint with curl

Binary Not Found

Symptoms: Command not found, mcp-1panel: command not found

Cause: Binary not in PATH or not properly installed

Solution:

• Verify binary is in /usr/local/bin or system PATH
• Check file permissions (executable bit)
• Re-download and reinstall binary
• Use full path to binary if needed

Server Not Found

Symptoms: Command not found errors, Server tools unavailable

Cause: Server not installed or not in PATH

Solution:

• Verify server installation
• Check PATH environment variable
• Install server globally or in project

Configuration Not Loaded

Symptoms: CLAUDE.md changes not recognized, Old server config used

Cause: CLAUDE.md file not in correct location or format

Solution:

• Ensure CLAUDE.md is in project root
• Verify markdown syntax is correct
• Restart Claude Code session

1Panel not appearing in Claude Code

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check 1Panel installation
• Restart Claude Code
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that 1Panel is integrated with Claude Code:

• Explore all 1Panel capabilities through Claude Code
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Claude Code
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to 1Panel development

Need Help?

• Search for 1Panel documentation
• Check the Claude Code MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions