beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

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

Apache Gravitino + oterm: 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 oterm, you can:

  • Access Apache Gravitino functionality through oterm

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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • oterm installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (CLI (Terminal))

Installation

Step 1: Install Apache Gravitino

Configuration

Step 2: Configure oterm

  1. Open oterm 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 oterm:

Testing Your Setup

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

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Refused

Symptoms: Failed to connect to Ollama

Cause: Ollama service is not running

Solution:

  • Start Ollama with ollama serve
  • Check if Ollama is running on the default port (11434)

Tool Not Found

Symptoms: Model does not use the tool, Tool execution failed

Cause: MCP server not configured correctly or crashed

Solution:

  • Check the config.json for syntax errors
  • Verify the MCP server command works independently in the terminal
  • Ensure the model supports tool calling (e.g., llama3.1)

Apache Gravitino not appearing in oterm

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

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

Next Steps

Now that Apache Gravitino is integrated with oterm:

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

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Apache Gravitino + oterm: MCP Setup Guide (2026)