Your First MCP Server

Understand and Configure Your MCP Server

In this guide, you will explore the MCP Server details page in the Infragate Console. This page is where you can monitor, update, and configure your MCP server once it has been deployed.

You will learn how to read the server’s status, understand its configuration fields, manage tools and integrations, and apply updates safely.

1. Navigate to your MCP Server

   From the Infragate Console, open the sidebar and click MCP Servers. Then select one of your deployed servers from the list.

   You’ll land on the Overview tab - the central hub for your server’s status and configuration.

   

2. Review Server Details

   The Server Details section provides metadata and connectivity info.

   • Server Name – A descriptive name for easy identification. You can rename it anytime in Settings.
   • Server Type – Indicates if your server is Serverless or a dedicated instance.
   • Authorization Type – Defines how clients authenticate (None, API Key, Bearer Passthrough). Learn more about authorization modes.
   • Endpoint – The base URL used by your MCP client.

   Note

   Use the Copy button beside the endpoint to quickly copy your server URL for use with MCP Inspector or SDK clients.

3. Manage Versions and Updates

   When a yellow banner labeled Update Available appears, a new runtime or configuration update can be applied.

   Note

   Updating your server will deploy the latest version of the runtime or configuration while preserving existing tools and integrations.

   To apply the update:

   • Click Update Version.
   • Wait until the server status changes back to READY.

   Server updates do not impose any downtime, but there may be a brief period where new requests are delayed while the update is applied.

4. Explore the Navigation Tabs

   The top navigation bar provides access to multiple configuration areas:

   • Overview – Displays basic information and endpoint configuration.
   • Tools – Manage the tools registered on your MCP Server.
   • API Keys – Create and manage API keys for client authentication. Only available when Authorization Type is set to API Key or Bearer Passthrough.
   • Integrations – Quick setup snippets allowing the integration with existing MCP clients.
   • Monitoring – View metrics, logs, and performance charts.
   • Settings – Control naming and authorization.

   Each tab focuses on a specific aspect of managing your MCP Server.

5. Configure Tools

   Navigate to the Tools tab to view or add functions your server can execute.

   • Click Add Tool to define a new MCP tool.
   • Provide a name, description
   • Choose the tool type (e.g., Database, HTTP API, Custom Function)
   • Define input parameters.
   • Map your input parameters to data sources or function arguments.

   Tip

   You can test tools directly from the console to validate input and output before using them in a client.

6. Connect Integrations

   The integrations tab exposes a set of ready-to-use code snippets for popular MCP clients. Use these snippets to quickly connect to your server in your MCP client of choice.

7. Monitor Performance

   Open the Monitoring tab to inspect live metrics and logs.

   • Metrics: Number of requests and average latency.
   • Logs: filter logs by date, tool, or data source.
   • Billing Usage: Track the daily spend of your server.

8. Adjust Settings and Permissions

   In the Settings tab you can:

   • Rename your server.
   • Change authorization type.
   • Delete your server if no longer needed.

   Caution

   Deleting a server permanently removes its tools, API Keys, and monitoring data.
   Deleting a server does not remove associated data sources.

9. Connecting Your MCP Client

   Once your server is configured:

   • Confirm it shows a READY status.
   • Copy the endpoint.
   • Test it with MCP Inspector or your preferred MCP client.