ActionKit by Paragon + Apify MCP Tester: Complete MCP Integration
ActionKit by Paragon is a MCP server that Connect to 130+ SaaS integrations (e.g. Slack, Salesforce, Gmail) with Paragon’s ActionKit API..
When integrated with Apify MCP Tester, you can:
- Connect to 130+ SaaS applications via ActionKit API
- Handle OAuth and API authentication for integrations
- Execute custom OpenAPI action definitions
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up ActionKit by Paragon in Apify MCP Tester, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- ActionKit by Paragon will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use ActionKit by Paragon tools directly in Apify MCP Tester
- All ActionKit by Paragon capabilities will be available for your workflows
- Access to 4 different tools
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- Node.js 22.14.0
- npm
- Paragon account
- Paragon project identifier from dashboard
- RS256 JWT signing key for authentication
- Apify MCP Tester installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Web Browser)
Installation
Step 1: Install ActionKit by Paragon
Install using npm:
git clone https://github.com/useparagon/paragon-mcp.git && cd paragon-mcp && npm install
Verify installation:
npm run start
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Apify MCP Tester
- Open Apify MCP Tester settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add ActionKit by Paragon server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use ActionKit by Paragon in Apify MCP Tester:
Schedule Team Meeting
Create a Google Calendar event and notify team via Slack
Ask Apify MCP Tester: "Schedule a team standup for tomorrow at 9 AM and send a Slack notification to the dev-team channel"
Expected Result: Calendar event created and Slack message sent with meeting details
Create Sales Lead
Add new lead to Salesforce from customer inquiry
Ask Apify MCP Tester: "Create a new lead in Salesforce for John Doe from Acme Corp with email [email protected]"
Expected Result: Lead record created in Salesforce with contact information and follow-up tasks
Email Campaign Follow-up
Send follow-up emails via Gmail for marketing campaign
Ask Apify MCP Tester: "Send a follow-up email to all prospects who opened our product demo email last week"
Expected Result: Targeted emails sent to qualified prospects with personalized content
Multi-Platform Data Sync
Sync customer data between HubSpot and Salesforce
Ask Apify MCP Tester: "Update all HubSpot contacts that were modified today in our Salesforce CRM"
Expected Result: Contact records synchronized with latest information across both platforms
Testing Your Setup
- Launch Apify MCP Tester
- Verify ActionKit by Paragon is available in the tools list
- Test basic ActionKit by Paragon functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
JWT Authentication Failed
Symptoms: 401 Unauthorized errors, Invalid token messages
Cause: Incorrect SIGNING_KEY or expired credentials
Solution:
- Verify SIGNING_KEY matches private key from Paragon dashboard
- Ensure key is in correct RS256 format
- Check PROJECT_ID is correct for your account
- Regenerate keys if necessary
Integration Not Available
Symptoms: Service not found errors, Integration disabled messages
Cause: Integration not enabled in Paragon project or LIMIT_TO_INTEGRATIONS restriction
Solution:
- Enable required integrations in Paragon dashboard
- Remove or update LIMIT_TO_INTEGRATIONS environment variable
- Verify integration is available in your Paragon plan
- Check integration-specific requirements
User Authorization Required
Symptoms: OAuth flow errors, Permission denied messages
Cause: User has not authorized the integration or scope issues
Solution:
- Guide user through OAuth authorization flow
- Check required scopes for the integration
- Verify callback URLs are configured correctly
- Re-authorize if tokens are expired
Server Connection Timeout
Symptoms: Connection timeouts, SSE endpoint not responding
Cause: Server not running or network connectivity issues
Solution:
- Start server with npm run start
- Verify PORT is not in use by another service
- Check firewall settings allow connections
- Test endpoint with curl: curl http://localhost:3001/health
Connection Failed
Symptoms: Cannot connect to server, Timeout errors
Cause: Server configuration or network connectivity issues
Solution:
- Verify server URL is correct and accessible
- Check if server supports chosen transport method (SSE/HTTP)
- Ensure server is running and accepting connections
- Check firewall and network settings
Tools Not Discovered
Symptoms: Empty tools list, Server connected but no capabilities
Cause: Server not properly implementing MCP protocol
Solution:
- Verify server implements MCP protocol correctly
- Check server logs for tool registration issues
- Ensure server is properly configured and initialized
- Test with known working MCP server for comparison
Tool Execution Fails
Symptoms: Tools available but not responding, Error messages during execution
Cause: Server-side errors or parameter issues
Solution:
- Check tool parameter requirements and formats
- Review server logs for execution errors
- Verify required environment variables are set
- Test with simpler tool calls first
ActionKit by Paragon not appearing in Apify MCP Tester
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check ActionKit by Paragon installation
- Restart Apify MCP Tester
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that ActionKit by Paragon is integrated with Apify MCP Tester:
- Explore all ActionKit by Paragon capabilities through Apify MCP Tester
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Apify MCP Tester
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to ActionKit by Paragon development
Need Help?
- Search for ActionKit by Paragon documentation
- Check the Apify MCP Tester MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions