Backstage MCP Server

Backstage MCP Server

Provides comprehensive Backstage framework knowledge and development assistance through an MCP server. Enables plugin development, API reference access, code scaffolding, and community resource discovery for Backstage customization.

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Backstage MCP Server

The MCP server is essentially a complete Backstage consultant in your development environment! 🚀

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing extensive knowledge about Backstage for plugin development and customization.

Features

This MCP server provides access to:

  • Backstage Overview: Core concepts, features, benefits, and architecture
  • Plugin Development Guide: Complete guide for creating custom plugins
  • API Reference: REST endpoints, GraphQL APIs, and client libraries
  • Community Resources: Discord channels, common questions, and learning materials
  • Code Examples: Practical examples for common development scenarios
  • Plugin Scaffolding: Generate plugin templates with custom configurations

Available Tools

1. get_backstage_overview

Get comprehensive overview of Backstage framework.

  • Optional section parameter: whatIsBackstage, coreFeatures, benefits, architecture

2. get_plugin_development_guide

Get detailed plugin development guide.

  • Optional topic parameter: overview, gettingStarted, pluginStructure, commonPatterns, apis, testing, deployment, bestPractices

3. get_api_reference

Get Backstage API reference documentation.

  • Optional api parameter: catalogApi, scaffolderApi, techDocsApi, authApi, searchApi, proxyApi, graphqlApi

4. get_community_resources

Get community resources and support information.

  • Optional category parameter: officialChannels, communityPlugins, commonQuestions, learningResources, adoptionStories, contributing

5. get_backstage_examples

Get code examples and samples.

  • Optional type parameter: pluginExamples, catalogExamples, templateExamples, configExamples
  • Optional specific parameter for specific examples within a type

6. search_backstage_knowledge

Search across all knowledge bases.

  • Required query parameter: search terms

7. get_plugin_scaffold_template

Generate plugin scaffold templates.

  • Required pluginType: frontend, backend, fullstack, common
  • Required pluginName: name of your plugin
  • Optional features array: routing, api-client, entity-provider, scaffolder-action, search-collator

Installation

Option 1: Docker (Recommended for Sharing)

# Quick setup
./setup.sh

# Or manual setup
npm run docker:compose:up

Usage

With Cursor/Claude Desktop (Docker)

Add to your MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backstage": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["exec", "-i", "backstage-mcp-server", "node", "dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Sharing with Friends

See SHARING_GUIDE.md for complete instructions on sharing this server with friends.

Knowledge Base Coverage

  • Core Backstage Concepts: Software Catalog, Templates, TechDocs, Plugins
  • Plugin Development: Frontend, backend, and full-stack plugin creation
  • API Integration: REST APIs, GraphQL, client libraries
  • Community Insights: Discord discussions, common questions, best practices
  • Real Examples: Working code samples for typical scenarios
  • Configuration: App config, authentication, integrations

Contributing

This knowledge base is continuously updated with the latest Backstage information. To contribute:

  1. Update knowledge files in src/knowledge/
  2. Add new tools in src/index.ts
  3. Test with real Backstage scenarios
  4. Submit pull requests

Resources

License

Apache 2.0

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