Apache Gravitino + MCP Inspector: Complete MCP Integration

Apache Gravitino is a MCP server that Allow LLMs to explore metadata of structured data and unstructured data with Gravitino, and perform data governance tasks including tagging/classification..

When integrated with MCP Inspector, you can:

• Access Apache Gravitino functionality through MCP Inspector

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Apache Gravitino in MCP Inspector, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Apache Gravitino will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Apache Gravitino tools directly in MCP Inspector
• All Apache Gravitino capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• MCP Inspector installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (CLI Tool)

Installation

Step 1: Install Apache Gravitino

Configuration

Step 2: Configure MCP Inspector

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

Examples

Once configured, you can use Apache Gravitino in MCP Inspector:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch MCP Inspector
2. Verify Apache Gravitino is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Apache Gravitino functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

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.

Apache Gravitino not appearing in MCP Inspector

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Apache Gravitino installation
• Restart MCP Inspector
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Apache Gravitino is integrated with MCP Inspector:

• Explore all Apache Gravitino 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 Apache Gravitino development

Need Help?

• Search for Apache Gravitino documentation
• Check the MCP Inspector MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions