1Panel + mcp-agent: Complete MCP Integration
1Panel is a MCP server that MCP server implementation that provides 1Panel interaction.
When integrated with mcp-agent, 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 mcp-agent, 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 mcp-agent
- 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
- mcp-agent installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Python 3.9+, pip Installation, uv Installation, Temporal (Optional))
Installation
Step 1: Install 1Panel
Configuration
Step 2: Configure mcp-agent
- Open mcp-agent settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add 1Panel server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use 1Panel in mcp-agent:
Get System Overview
Check 1Panel server status and system information
Ask mcp-agent: "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 mcp-agent: "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 mcp-agent: "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 mcp-agent: "Create an SSL certificate for my website example.com"
Expected Result: SSL certificate generated and configured for HTTPS access
Testing Your Setup
- Launch mcp-agent
- Verify 1Panel is available in the tools list
- Test basic 1Panel functionality
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
Import Error - Module Not Found
Symptoms: ModuleNotFoundError: No module named mcp_agent, Import fails
Cause: mcp-agent not installed or wrong Python environment
Solution:
- Verify installation: pip show mcp-agent
- Ensure using correct Python environment/virtualenv
- Reinstall: pip install --upgrade mcp-agent
- Check Python version is 3.9 or higher
MCP Server Connection Failures
Symptoms: Server not starting, Connection timeout, Tool execution errors
Cause: Invalid MCP server configuration or missing dependencies
Solution:
- Verify npx is installed and accessible (required for stdio servers)
- Check MCP server package name and arguments are correct
- Test server independently: npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path
- Review agent logs for detailed error messages
- Ensure required environment variables are set
LLM API Authentication Errors
Symptoms: 401 Unauthorized, API key invalid, Provider authentication failed
Cause: Missing or incorrect API keys for LLM provider
Solution:
- Set environment variables: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, etc.
- Verify API key is valid and has correct permissions
- Check API key format matches provider requirements
- Pass api_key parameter explicitly in Agent initialization
Workflow Execution Failures
Symptoms: Workflow hangs, Timeout errors, Incomplete results
Cause: Workflow pattern misconfiguration or task complexity
Solution:
- Increase timeout values for long-running tasks
- Break complex workflows into smaller steps
- Verify all workflow dependencies are available
- Check Temporal backend is running (for production deployments)
- Review workflow logs for specific error messages
Temporal Backend Connection Issues
Symptoms: Cannot connect to Temporal, Workflow registration fails, Worker errors
Cause: Temporal server not running or misconfigured
Solution:
- Verify Temporal server is running: temporal server health
- Check Temporal connection settings (host, port, namespace)
- Ensure Temporal workers are registered correctly
- Review Temporal server logs for connection errors
- Start local Temporal dev server: temporal server start-dev
Performance Issues with Large Workflows
Symptoms: Slow execution, High memory usage, Timeout errors
Cause: Inefficient workflow design or resource constraints
Solution:
- Use map-reduce pattern for parallelizable tasks
- Implement batching for large data processing
- Enable Temporal backend for better resource management
- Monitor agent memory usage and optimize task size
- Consider streaming responses for large outputs
1Panel not appearing in mcp-agent
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check 1Panel installation
- Restart mcp-agent
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that 1Panel is integrated with mcp-agent:
- Explore all 1Panel capabilities through mcp-agent
- Check out other MCP servers that work with mcp-agent
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to 1Panel development
Need Help?
- Search for 1Panel documentation
- Check the mcp-agent MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions