Contentful Delivery▌
by mshaaban0
Leverage Contentful Delivery to query and retrieve structured content from Contentful's Delivery API for dynamic website
Integrates with Contentful's Delivery API to enable querying and retrieving structured content using keywords or sentences, facilitating content-driven applications and dynamic websites.
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best for
- / Content editors managing Contentful content
- / Developers building content-driven applications
- / Teams creating dynamic websites with CMS content
capabilities
- / Query content using natural language search
- / Retrieve specific entries by ID or content type
- / Browse and fetch asset details
- / View content type schemas
- / Handle rich text content with pagination
what it does
Connects to Contentful's Delivery API to query and retrieve content entries, assets, and content types using natural language search.
about
Contentful Delivery is a community-built MCP server published by mshaaban0 that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Leverage Contentful Delivery to query and retrieve structured content from Contentful's Delivery API for dynamic website It is categorized under productivity.
how to install
You can install Contentful Delivery in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
Contentful Delivery is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Contentful Delivery MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides seamless access to Contentful's Delivery API through AI assistants. Query and retrieve content entries, assets, and content types using natural language.
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/v84ui258n5"> <img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/v84ui258n5/badge" alt="Contentful Delivery Server MCP server" /> </a>Quick Start
Install the package in your project:
npm install @mshaaban0/contentful-delivery-mcp-server
Or globally:
npm install -g @mshaaban0/contentful-delivery-mcp-server
Set up your Contentful credentials:
export CONTENTFUL_SPACE_ID="your_space_id"
export CONTENTFUL_ACCESS_TOKEN="your_access_token"
# Optional: Restrict content to specific content types
export CONTENTFUL_CONTENT_TYPE_IDS="blogPost,article,product"
Features
- Natural language queries to search content
- Retrieve entries by ID or content type
- Asset management
- Content type schema access
- Pagination support
- Rich text content handling
Available Tools
query_entries- Natural language search across all contentget_entry- Fetch specific entry by IDget_entries- List entries with filteringget_assets- Browse all assetsget_asset- Get asset details by IDget_content_type- View content type schemaget_content_types- List available content types
Integration with Mastra AI
Mastra AI provides seamless integration with this MCP server. Here's how to set it up:
import { MastraMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
// Initialize the MCP client
const contentfulClient = new MastraMCPClient({
name: "contentful-delivery",
server: {
command: "npx",
args: ["-y", "@mshaaban0/contentful-delivery-mcp-server@latest"],
env: {
CONTENTFUL_ACCESS_TOKEN: "your_access_token",
CONTENTFUL_SPACE_ID: "your_space_id",
// Optional: Restrict content to specific content types
CONTENTFUL_CONTENT_TYPE_IDS: "blogPost,article,product"
}
}
});
// Create an AI agent with access to Contentful
const assistant = new Agent({
name: "Content Assistant",
instructions: `
You are a helpful assistant with access to our content database.
Use the available tools to find and provide accurate information.
`,
model: "gpt-4",
});
// Connect and register tools
await contentfulClient.connect();
const tools = await contentfulClient.tools();
assistant.__setTools(tools);
// Example usage
const response = await assistant.chat("Find articles about machine learning");
Development
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/mshaaban0/contentful-delivery-mcp-server.git
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Development with auto-rebuild
npm run watch
# Run the inspector
npm run inspector
Debugging
The MCP Inspector provides a web interface for debugging:
npm run inspector
Visit the provided URL to access the debugging tools.
Resources
Security Audits
License
MIT
FAQ
- What is the Contentful Delivery MCP server?
- Contentful Delivery is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for Contentful Delivery?
- This profile displays 26 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★26 reviews- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 20, 2024
We evaluated Contentful Delivery against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 11, 2024
Contentful Delivery has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Kiara Khanna· Nov 11, 2024
Contentful Delivery has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 2, 2024
According to our notes, Contentful Delivery benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Kiara Desai· Oct 2, 2024
According to our notes, Contentful Delivery benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Sep 21, 2024
We wired Contentful Delivery into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Isabella Abbas· Sep 5, 2024
Contentful Delivery is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Isabella Li· Aug 24, 2024
We wired Contentful Delivery into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Chaitanya Patil· Aug 12, 2024
Contentful Delivery is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Isabella Verma· Jul 15, 2024
Contentful Delivery reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
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