The Lucid repositories Model Context Protocol (MCP) server acts as a digital bridge, connecting approved repository documents to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. With the Lucid repositories MCP server, organizations can use natural language to search and retrieve information from approved processes.
This feature is available for accounts with the Process Accelerator. Contact sales to purchase the Process Accelerator for your Enterprise account. This is also available for purchase for accounts on the FedRAMP environment.
This article is specific to the Lucid repositories MCP server. For information about the standard Lucid MCP server, check out our article.
Set up the Lucid repositories MCP server
The Lucid repositories MCP server is compatible with any MCP client, including those listed below. While the setup process varies depending on the client you use, the server URL required to set up the Lucid repositories MCP server is the same:
- https://mcp.lucid.app/mcp/repositories
- This URL is not intended to be visited in your browser. It is a parameter you will use to connect the AI tool to the Lucid repositories MCP server.
The Lucid repositories MCP server can connect to any MCP client. Steps to connect to varies between AI tools. Refer to documentation from your preferred AI tool for setup instructions.
Note: AI tools you set up with the Lucid repositories MCP server are Non-Lucid Applications (as defined in our Terms of Service). Your use of these AI tools is subject to the agreement between you and the third-party provider, including applicable licensing requirements, plan limitations, and version compatibility.
JSON config requirements
Some AI tools may require you to manually edit a JSON config file to connect them to an MCP server.
If your AI tool supports the HTTP transport method, use this JSON config:
"Lucid Software": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.lucid.app/mcp/repositories"
}
If your AI tool does not support the HTTP transport method, you need to run a local server to forward HTTP requests to Lucid’s MCP server. This can be accomplished using the mcp-remote Node.js package. Make sure you have Node.js installed on your computer, then use the following JSON config:
"Lucid Software": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.lucid.app/mcp/repositories"]
}
Authenticate with an API key
The Lucid MCP server uses OAuth by default, which requires a user to approve access the first time an AI tool connects. For autonomous processes that run without a person available to grant that approval, you can authenticate using an API key instead. To set up authentication with an API key, follow these steps:
- Generate an API key in the Lucid developer portal.
- Configure your MCP client to use the API key for authentication.
- The MCP client will authenticate using the permissions granted to that key automatically, with no login or approval prompt required at runtime.
For admins: Enable or disable use of the MCP server for your account
- Select Admin from the navigation menu on the left side of the Lucid Home Page.
- Click Security from the navigation menu on the left side of the page.
- Select AI controls from the options that appear below "Security".
- Under “MCP access”, use the toggle next to "Allow users to connect”.
- Click Enable MCP or Disable MCP in the modal that appears.
- Click Save changes in the top-right corner.
Available actions with the Lucid repositories MCP server
Once the Lucid repositories MCP server has been set up, you can use it to access and find information in approved company repository documents. As we add more features to the Lucid repositories MCP server, you may need to re-authenticate with your AI tool in order for the new functionality to work.
The following use cases are currently supported:
- Search repositories documents and document content
- Fetch repositories documents
- List repositories
FAQ
What is the difference between the Lucid MCP server and the Lucid repositories MCP server?
The Lucid MCP server enables AI tools to interact with your Lucid documents and account, providing the necessary context to create, edit, and summarize documents. The Lucid repositories MCP server is designed specifically for secure information retrieval; it grants AI tools read-only access to approved repository documents, allowing them to locate and distribute information from official documentation created using the Process Accelerator.
How is my data used by the Lucid repositories MCP server?
The Lucid repositories MCP server acts as a pass-through and does not retain document content, user prompts, or queries. Your credentials are never shared outside your Lucid account. Usage of the Lucid repositories MCP server is subject to the negotiated services agreement between the parties or Lucid’s standard Terms of Service available at https://lucid.co/tos.
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