ActionKit by Paragon + GenAIScript: 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 GenAIScript, 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 GenAIScript, 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 GenAIScript
- 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
- GenAIScript installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, VS Code)
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 GenAIScript
- Open GenAIScript 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 GenAIScript:
Schedule Team Meeting
Create a Google Calendar event and notify team via Slack
Ask GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript: "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 GenAIScript
- 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
GenAIScript Installation Failed
Symptoms: npm install errors, Command not found
Cause: Node.js version or npm configuration issues
Solution:
- Verify Node.js 18+ is installed
- Check npm global installation permissions
- Try using yarn instead of npm
- Clear npm cache and retry installation
MCP Server Not Found
Symptoms: Server not available in scripts, Connection errors
Cause: Server configuration or PATH issues
Solution:
- Verify server is properly installed
- Check genaiscript.config.ts configuration
- Use absolute path to server executable
- Test server independently first
Script Execution Fails
Symptoms: Runtime errors, Tool execution failures
Cause: Script syntax or MCP integration issues
Solution:
- Check TypeScript syntax and imports
- Verify MCP server is responding
- Use --debug flag for detailed logging
- Test with simpler script first
VS Code Extension Issues
Symptoms: Extension not working, No intellisense
Cause: Extension installation or configuration problems
Solution:
- Verify extension is properly installed
- Reload VS Code window
- Check workspace is GenAIScript project
- Update extension to latest version
ActionKit by Paragon not appearing in GenAIScript
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check ActionKit by Paragon installation
- Restart GenAIScript
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that ActionKit by Paragon is integrated with GenAIScript:
- Explore all ActionKit by Paragon capabilities through GenAIScript
- Check out other MCP servers that work with GenAIScript
- 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 GenAIScript MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions