awesome-confluence-mcp
๐ Token-efficient MCP server for Confluence. Reduces LLM costs by 76% via Markdown conversion. Supports listing, searching, and fetching pages.
README
๐ Awesome Confluence MCP Server
The most token-efficient way for AI agents to browse and analyze Confluence documentation.
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Topics: mcp-server python confluence-api ai-agents token-optimization markdown fastmcp
๐ Token Savings at a Glance
Typical Confluence Page (2,000 words):
| Format | Tokens (Avg) | Cost (GPT-4o) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw HTML | 2,500 | $0.075 | - |
| Your Markdown | 600 | $0.018 | 76% |
Save 60-80% on LLM tokens by converting Confluence pages to clean Markdown format.
A professional Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides token-efficient Confluence integration. Fetch, search, and convert Confluence pages to Markdown, dramatically reducing token consumption while preserving formatting and structure.
๐ก Why Markdown Matters
The Token-Saving Advantage:
When working with LLMs, every token counts. Confluence pages in raw HTML format consume 3-5x more tokens than the same content in Markdown:
- HTML Format: ~2,500 tokens for a typical page
- Markdown Format: ~500-800 tokens for the same page
- Savings: 60-80% reduction in token usage
This means:
- โ Lower API costs - Fewer tokens = less money spent
- โ Faster responses - Less data to process
- โ Better context - Fit more pages in your context window
- โ Cleaner output - Markdown is easier for LLMs to understand and work with
โจ Features
- ๐ List Spaces - Browse all accessible Confluence spaces
- ๐ Search Pages - Find pages by title or content with optional space filtering
- ๐ Fetch as Markdown - Convert any Confluence page to clean, token-efficient Markdown
- ๐ Secure Authentication - Uses Atlassian API tokens (never store passwords)
- โก Fast & Reliable - Built with FastMCP for optimal performance
- ๐ก๏ธ Error Handling - Comprehensive validation and helpful error messages
๐ Quick Start
1. Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/mazhar480/awesome-confluence-mcp.git
cd awesome-confluence-mcp
# Install with pip
pip install -e .
2. Get Your Atlassian API Token
- Go to Atlassian API Tokens
- Click Create API token
- Give it a name (e.g., "MCP Server")
- Copy the token (you won't see it again!)
3. Configure Environment
# Copy the example file
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your credentials
CONFLUENCE_URL=https://your-domain.atlassian.net
CONFLUENCE_EMAIL=your.email@example.com
CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN=your_api_token_here
4. Configure Your MCP Client
For Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"confluence": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "server"],
"cwd": "/path/to/awesome-confluence-mcp",
"env": {
"CONFLUENCE_URL": "https://your-domain.atlassian.net",
"CONFLUENCE_EMAIL": "your.email@example.com",
"CONFLUENCE_API_TOKEN": "your_api_token_here"
}
}
}
}
For Cline (VS Code Extension)
Add to your MCP settings:
{
"confluence": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "server"],
"cwd": "/path/to/awesome-confluence-mcp"
}
}
Make sure your .env file is configured in the project directory.
๐ง Available Tools
list_spaces
List all Confluence spaces you have access to.
Parameters:
limit(optional): Maximum number of spaces to return (1-100, default: 25)
Example:
List my Confluence spaces
Returns:
{
"total": 3,
"spaces": [
{
"key": "DOCS",
"name": "Documentation",
"type": "global",
"id": "123456",
"url": "https://your-domain.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DOCS"
}
]
}
search_pages
Search for pages by title or content.
Parameters:
query(required): Search term to match against titles and contentspace_key(optional): Limit search to a specific spacelimit(optional): Maximum results to return (1-50, default: 10)
Example:
Search for pages about "API documentation" in the DOCS space
Returns:
{
"total": 5,
"query": "API documentation",
"space_key": "DOCS",
"pages": [
{
"id": "789012",
"title": "REST API Documentation",
"type": "page",
"space": {
"key": "DOCS",
"name": "Documentation"
},
"version": 12,
"url": "https://your-domain.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/789012"
}
]
}
fetch_page_markdown
Fetch a page and convert it to Markdown format.
Parameters:
page_id(required): The Confluence page ID
Example:
Fetch page 789012 as markdown
Returns:
# REST API Documentation
**Space:** Documentation (DOCS)
**Version:** 12
**URL:** https://your-domain.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DOCS/pages/789012
**Labels:** api, rest, documentation
---
## Overview
This page documents our REST API endpoints...
### Authentication
All requests require an API token...
๐ฏ Usage Examples
Example 1: Find and Read Documentation
1. "List my Confluence spaces"
2. "Search for 'onboarding' pages in the HR space"
3. "Fetch page 123456 as markdown"
Example 2: Research a Topic
"Search for pages about 'authentication' and fetch the top 3 results as markdown"
The MCP server will:
- Search for relevant pages
- Return the search results
- Fetch each page and convert to Markdown
- Provide clean, token-efficient content for analysis
๐ Security Best Practices
- โ
Never commit your
.envfile to version control - โ Use API tokens instead of passwords
- โ Rotate tokens regularly
- โ Limit token scope to only what's needed
- โ Store tokens securely in environment variables
๐ ๏ธ Development
# Install with dev dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"
# Run tests
pytest
# Format code
black .
# Lint code
ruff check .
๐งช Testing with MCP Inspector
Want to test the tools without writing a full client? FastMCP includes a built-in MCP Inspector:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector python server.py
This launches a web interface where you can:
- โ Test all three tools interactively
- โ See real-time request/response data
- โ Validate your Confluence credentials
- โ Experiment with different parameters
Perfect for: Quick testing, debugging, and demonstrating the server to others.
๐ฐ Sponsorship & Support
If this MCP server saves you time and tokens, consider sponsoring its development:
- Individual Developers: GitHub Sponsors
- Corporate Teams: I support GitHub Invoiced Billing for bulk sponsorships. Contact me for custom MCP development and enterprise support.
Why sponsor?
- Priority bug fixes and feature requests
- Custom tool development for your workflow
- Direct support and consultation
- Help maintain this free, open-source tool
๐ค Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
๐ License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
๐ Acknowledgments
- Built with FastMCP
- Powered by Atlassian Confluence API
- Markdown conversion by markdownify
๐ Support
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
Made with โค๏ธ for the MCP community
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