ActionKit by Paragon + Daydreams Agents: 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 Daydreams Agents, 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 Daydreams Agents, 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 Daydreams Agents
• 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
• Daydreams Agents installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Web Platform, API Access)

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 Daydreams Agents

1. Open Daydreams Agents settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add ActionKit by Paragon server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use ActionKit by Paragon in Daydreams Agents:

Schedule Team Meeting

Create a Google Calendar event and notify team via Slack

Ask Daydreams Agents: "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 Daydreams Agents: "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 Daydreams Agents: "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 Daydreams Agents: "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

1. Launch Daydreams Agents
2. Verify ActionKit by Paragon is available in the tools list
3. 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

Platform Access Issues

Symptoms: Cannot log in, Dashboard not loading

Cause: Account or browser issues

Solution:

• Verify account credentials and status
• Try different browser or clear cache
• Check internet connectivity
• Contact Daydreams support for account issues

MCP Server Connection Failed

Symptoms: Server not connecting, Connection timeout

Cause: Server configuration or network issues

Solution:

• Verify server endpoint URL is correct
• Check server authentication configuration
• Ensure server is running and accessible
• Test server connectivity from other tools

Agent Not Using MCP Tools

Symptoms: Agent running but not using tools, Limited capabilities

Cause: Agent configuration or tool assignment issues

Solution:

• Verify tools are properly assigned to agent
• Check agent configuration and permissions
• Review agent behavior and trigger conditions
• Test with simpler tool usage scenarios

ActionKit by Paragon not appearing in Daydreams Agents

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check ActionKit by Paragon installation
• Restart Daydreams Agents
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that ActionKit by Paragon is integrated with Daydreams Agents:

• Explore all ActionKit by Paragon capabilities through Daydreams Agents
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Daydreams Agents
• 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 Daydreams Agents MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions