beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Apache Gravitino MCP server with mcphub.nvim. Enhanced mcphub.nvim functionality with Apache Gravitino integration.

Apache Gravitino + mcphub.nvim: 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 mcphub.nvim, you can:

  • Access Apache Gravitino functionality through mcphub.nvim

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Apache Gravitino in mcphub.nvim, 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 mcphub.nvim
  • All Apache Gravitino capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • mcphub.nvim installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Neovim)

Installation

Step 1: Install Apache Gravitino

Configuration

Step 2: Configure mcphub.nvim

  1. Locate your configuration file:

    • Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\mcphub\servers.json
    • macOS: ~/.config/mcphub/servers.json
    • Linux: ~/.config/mcphub/servers.json
  2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apache-gravitino": {
      "command": "apache gravitino",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        
      }
    }
  }
}

  1. Restart mcphub.nvim

Completely quit and restart mcphub.nvim to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use Apache Gravitino in mcphub.nvim:

Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Servers not showing in :McpHub

Symptoms: Empty server list, Configuration not loaded

Cause: Incorrect configuration file path or JSON syntax error

Solution:

  • Verify servers.json exists in ~/.config/mcphub/ or .vscode/mcp.json in project root
  • Check JSON syntax for errors (trailing commas, missing quotes)
  • Run :checkhealth mcphub to diagnose issues

Tool execution fails

Symptoms: Error message when AI tries to use tool, No response

Cause: Server command failed or environment variables missing

Solution:

  • Check server logs in :McpHub
  • Verify "command" path is correct and executable
  • Ensure required environment variables are set in the config

Chat plugin not recognizing tools

Symptoms: AI says it cannot perform the action, Tools not listed in chat

Cause: Integration issue with the specific chat plugin

Solution:

  • Ensure you are using a supported version of the chat plugin
  • Check mcphub.nvim documentation for plugin-specific setup instructions
  • Restart Neovim to reload the integration

Apache Gravitino not appearing in mcphub.nvim

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Apache Gravitino installation
  • Restart mcphub.nvim
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Apache Gravitino is integrated with mcphub.nvim:

  • Explore all Apache Gravitino capabilities through mcphub.nvim
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with mcphub.nvim
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to Apache Gravitino development

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