1Panel + Claude Desktop App: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with Claude Desktop App, 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 Desktop App, 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 Desktop App
• 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 Desktop App installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install 1Panel

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Claude Desktop App

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %APPDATA%\\Claude\\claude_desktop_config.json
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
   • Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "1panel": {
      "command": "1panel",
      "args": [""your-access-token", "http://localhost:8080""],
      "env": {
        "PANEL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-1panel-access-token-here",
        "PANEL_HOST": "http://localhost:8080"
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Restart Claude Desktop App

Completely quit and restart Claude Desktop App to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use 1Panel in Claude Desktop App:

Get System Overview

Check 1Panel server status and system information

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

Expected Result: SSL certificate generated and configured for HTTPS access

Testing Your Setup

1. Start a new conversation in Claude Desktop App
2. Ask Claude Desktop App to list available tools
3. Try using 1Panel functionality

Test prompts:

• "Can you list the available tools from 1Panel?"
• "Please use 1Panel to {example_task}"

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 Appearing

Symptoms: No server in interface, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration file error or server installation issue

Solution:

• Validate JSON syntax using online validator
• Check configuration file location
• Verify server installation
• Restart Claude Desktop completely

Server Error on Startup

Symptoms: Error messages in logs, Server fails to start

Cause: Missing dependencies or environment variables

Solution:

• Check server requirements are met
• Verify environment variables are set
• Check system logs for detailed errors

1Panel not appearing in Claude Desktop App

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that 1Panel is integrated with Claude Desktop App:

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

Need Help?

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