1Panel + OpenSumi: Complete MCP Integration

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

When integrated with OpenSumi, 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 OpenSumi, 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 OpenSumi
• 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
• OpenSumi installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Web (Browser-based), Electron Desktop, Container (Docker/K8s), Framework Integration)

Installation

Step 1: Install 1Panel

Configuration

Step 2: Configure OpenSumi

1. Open OpenSumi 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 OpenSumi:

Get System Overview

Check 1Panel server status and system information

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

Expected Result: SSL certificate generated and configured for HTTPS access

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch OpenSumi
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

Dependency Installation Failures

Symptoms: Yarn/npm install errors, Missing packages, Version conflicts

Cause: Incompatible Node.js version or network issues

Solution:

• Ensure Node.js 16+ is installed
• Use yarn for standard installation, npm for lite version
• Clear package cache: yarn cache clean or npm cache clean --force
• Check network connectivity and proxy settings

Workspace Not Loading

Symptoms: Empty workspace, Files not showing, Permission errors

Cause: Incorrect workspace path or permissions

Solution:

• Verify MY_WORKSPACE environment variable is set correctly
• Check file system permissions for workspace directory
• Use absolute path for workspace location
• Default workspace is tools/workspace in repository

VSCode Extension Compatibility

Symptoms: Extension not loading, Extension errors, Missing features

Cause: Extension API incompatibility or missing dependencies

Solution:

• Verify extension is compatible with VSCode extension API used by OpenSumi
• Check extension documentation for known issues
• Try downloading extensions via yarn run download-extension
• Some extensions may require OpenSumi-specific adaptation

WebWorker Compilation Errors (Lite Version)

Symptoms: Compile-worker fails, Language service not working, Syntax highlighting broken

Cause: WebWorker build configuration issues

Solution:

• Run npm run compile-worker before starting
• Ensure all dependencies are installed correctly
• Check browser console for WebWorker loading errors
• Clear browser cache and rebuild

MCP Client Connection Failures

Symptoms: Cannot connect to MCP server, Tool discovery fails, MCP errors in console

Cause: MCP server not running or incorrect configuration

Solution:

• Verify MCP server is running and accessible
• Check MCP server URL in OpenSumi configuration
• Review MCP client integration code for errors
• Check browser/Electron console for detailed error messages

Electron App Not Starting

Symptoms: Electron window not opening, White screen, App crashes on launch

Cause: Electron build issues or IPC communication errors

Solution:

• Ensure Electron dependencies are installed correctly
• Check Electron version compatibility (15+)
• Review IPC communication setup in configuration
• Check Electron dev tools console for errors

1Panel not appearing in OpenSumi

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that 1Panel is integrated with OpenSumi:

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

Need Help?

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