esa▌
by kajirita2002
esa server connects to the esa API for seamless document and member management, enabling easy post search, creation, upd
Provides a bridge to esa's API for document management, enabling search, creation, updates, and deletion of posts and comments with member management and categorization capabilities
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best for
- / Teams using esa for documentation management
- / Content creators managing knowledge bases
- / Developers organizing technical documentation
capabilities
- / Search esa posts using queries
- / Create new posts and comments
- / Update existing post content
- / Delete posts and comments
- / List team members
- / Manage post categories and tags
what it does
Integrates Claude AI with esa's API to manage documents, allowing you to search, create, edit, and organize posts and comments through conversation.
about
esa is a community-built MCP server published by kajirita2002 that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. esa server connects to the esa API for seamless document and member management, enabling easy post search, creation, upd It is categorized under productivity.
how to install
You can install esa 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
esa is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
esa MCP Server
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Overview
This server is an interface that uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable Claude AI to interact with the esa API.
With this MCP server, Claude AI can perform operations such as searching, creating, and updating esa documents.
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@kajirita2002/esa-mcp-server"> <img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@kajirita2002/esa-mcp-server/badge" alt="esa Server MCP server" /> </a>About the Repository
This repository provides a standalone implementation of the esa MCP server. It integrates Claude AI with esa to streamline document management.
Setup
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- esa API access token
- esa team name
Installation
# Install globally
npm install -g @kajirita2002/esa-mcp-server
# Or use directly with npx
npx @kajirita2002/esa-mcp-server
Setting Environment Variables
# Set environment variables
export ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN="your_esa_access_token"
export ESA_TEAM="your_team_name"
MCP Configuration Example
If you're using this MCP server, add the following configuration to your mcp_config.json file:
"esa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@kajirita2002/esa-mcp-server"],
"env": {
"ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "your_esa_access_token",
"ESA_TEAM": "your_team_name"
}
}
Starting the Server
# Start the server
npm start
Available Tools
This MCP server provides the following tools:
Post Related
-
esa_list_posts- Get a list of posts in the team
- Input:
q(string, optional): Search queryinclude(string, optional): Related data to include in the response (e.g. 'comments,stargazers')sort(string, optional): Sort method (updated, created, number, stars, watches, comments, best_match)order(string, optional): Sort order (desc, asc)per_page(number, optional): Number of results per page (max: 100)page(number, optional): Page number to retrieve
-
esa_get_post- Get detailed information about a specific post
- Input:
post_number(number, required): Post number to retrieveinclude(string, optional): Related data to include in the response (e.g. 'comments,stargazers')
-
esa_create_post- Create a new post
- Input:
name(string, required): Post titlebody_md(string, optional): Post body (Markdown format)tags(array of string, optional): List of tags for the postcategory(string, optional): Post categorywip(boolean, optional, default: true): Whether to mark as WIP (Work In Progress)message(string, optional): Change messageuser(string, optional): Poster's screen_name (only team owners can specify)template_post_id(number, optional): ID of the post to use as a template
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esa_update_post- Update an existing post
- Input:
post_number(number, required): Post number to updatename(string, optional): New title for the postbody_md(string, optional): New body for the post (Markdown format)tags(array of string, optional): New list of tags for the postcategory(string, optional): New category for the postwip(boolean, optional): Whether to mark as WIP (Work In Progress)message(string, optional): Change messagecreated_by(string, optional): Poster's screen_name (only team owners can specify)original_revision(string, optional): Revision to base the update on
Comment Related
-
esa_list_comments- Get a list of comments for a post
- Input:
post_number(number, required): Post number to get comments forpage(number, optional): Page number to retrieveper_page(number, optional): Number of results per page (max: 100)
-
esa_get_comment- Get a specific comment
- Input:
comment_id(number, required): ID of the comment to retrieveinclude(string, optional): Related data to include in the response (e.g. 'stargazers')
-
esa_create_comment- Post a comment to an article
- Input:
post_number(number, required): Post number to comment onbody_md(string, required): Comment body (Markdown format)user(string, optional): Poster's screen_name (only team owners can specify)
Member Related
-
esa_get_members- Get a list of team members
- Input:
page(number, optional): Page number to retrieveper_page(number, optional): Number of results per page (max: 100)
-
esa_get_member- Get information about a specific team member
- Input:
screen_name_or_email(string, required): Screen name or email of the member to retrieve
Usage Example
Here's an example of Claude using this MCP server to create an esa post:
[Claude] Please create a new post in esa. The title should be "Project X Progress Report" and the body should include "# This Week's Progress
- Implementation of Feature A completed
- Testing of Feature B started
## Next Week's Plan
- Start implementation of Feature C".
[MCP Server] Using the esa_create_post tool to create a new post.
[Result]
{
"number": 123,
"name": "Project X Progress Report",
"body_md": "# This Week's Progress
- Implementation of Feature A completed
- Testing of Feature B started
## Next Week's Plan
- Start implementation of Feature C",
"wip": false,
"created_at": "2023-06-01T12:34:56+09:00",
"updated_at": "2023-06-01T12:34:56+09:00",
"url": "https://your-team.esa.io/posts/123"
}
[Claude] The post has been created successfully. The post number is 123, and you can access it at the following URL:
https://your-team.esa.io/posts/123
Troubleshooting
Access Token Issues
Error: Request failed with status code 401
If you see this error, your esa access token may be invalid or expired. Generate a new access token from the esa settings screen and update your environment variable.
Permission Issues
Error: Request failed with status code 403
If you see this error, the current access token doesn't have the necessary permissions. Check the permissions for your access token in the esa settings screen and issue a new token if needed.
License
Provided under the MIT License.
FAQ
- What is the esa MCP server?
- esa 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 esa?
- This profile displays 48 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 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
4.7★★★★★48 reviews- ★★★★★Evelyn Kapoor· Dec 28, 2024
We wired esa into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Olivia Dixit· Dec 16, 2024
We evaluated esa against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Emma Malhotra· Dec 12, 2024
esa is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Chinedu Robinson· Dec 4, 2024
I recommend esa for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Mia Reddy· Dec 4, 2024
esa reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Chinedu Srinivasan· Nov 23, 2024
Useful MCP listing: esa is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Emma Mehta· Nov 19, 2024
esa is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Ama Jackson· Nov 7, 2024
esa has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Valentina Malhotra· Nov 3, 2024
Strong directory entry: esa surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Ama Desai· Oct 26, 2024
esa is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
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