1Panel + MCP Inspector: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with MCP Inspector, 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 Inspector, 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 Inspector
• 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 Inspector installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (CLI Tool)

Installation

Step 1: Install 1Panel

Configuration

Step 2: Configure MCP Inspector

1. Open MCP Inspector settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add 1Panel server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use 1Panel in MCP Inspector:

Get System Overview

Check 1Panel server status and system information

Ask MCP Inspector: "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 Inspector: "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 Inspector: "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 Inspector: "Create an SSL certificate for my website example.com"

Expected Result: SSL certificate generated and configured for HTTPS access

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch MCP Inspector
2. Verify 1Panel is available in the tools list
3. 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

Connection Failed

Symptoms: Inspector UI shows "Disconnected"

Cause: Server process exited or failed to start.

Solution:

• Check the terminal where you ran npx ... for error output from your server.
• Ensure your server prints JSON-RPC messages to stdout.

Tools Not Showing

Symptoms: Tool list is empty

Cause: Server did not send tools/list response or capabilities negotiation failed.

Solution:

• Check the "Console" or "Logs" tab in the Inspector to see the raw communication.
• Verify your server code correctly implements the ListToolsRequest handler.

1Panel not appearing in MCP Inspector

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check 1Panel installation
• Restart MCP Inspector
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that 1Panel is integrated with MCP Inspector:

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

Need Help?

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