MCP API Overview

The Probo MCP Server lets AI assistants interact with your compliance data. Use Claude, ChatGPT, or other AI tools to manage risks, vendors, and compliance activities through natural conversation.

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for connecting AI assistants to external data sources. The Probo MCP Server provides 32 tools for managing:

Organizations, vendors, and people
Risk assessments and mitigation
Compliance measures and frameworks
Assets and data classifications
Nonconformities and obligations
Continual improvements and audits

Available Tools

The Probo MCP Server provides 32 tools organized by resource type. See the complete reference with parameters and examples:

View All Available Tools Complete reference of all 32 tools with parameters, returns, and usage examples

Key Concepts

Before integrating the Probo MCP Server, familiarize yourself with these key concepts:

Authentication Learn how to authenticate with Bearer tokens

Pagination Handle large datasets with cursor-based pagination

Integrations

Connect the Probo MCP Server to your preferred AI assistant or code editor:

View All Integrations Choose from Claude, OpenAI, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and more

Example Usage

"List all high-priority risks in my organization"
"Add a new vendor called 'Acme Corp' for cloud hosting"
"Show me all open nonconformities"

Server Exploration

Use the MCP Inspector to explore the Probo MCP Server interactively:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector https://your-probo-instance.com/api/mcp/v1

When prompted, provide your Bearer token for authentication. The inspector allows you to:

Browse all available tools and their schemas
Test tools with sample data
View real-time request/response payloads
Debug authentication and connection issues

Server Information

Server Name: Probo MCP Server
Version: 1.0.0
Protocol: MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Transport: HTTP/HTTPS with Bearer token authentication
Endpoint: https://your-probo-instance.com/api/mcp/v1

API Specification

The complete API specification is available in OpenAPI/JSON Schema format in the Probo repository at:

pkg/server/api/mcp/v1/specification.yaml

This specification defines all data types, enumerations, and tool schemas used by the MCP server.

Security Considerations

Store API tokens securely in your MCP client configuration
Use HTTPS when connecting to your Probo instance
Tokens have full access to your organization’s compliance data
Rotate tokens periodically for security
Review MCP client access logs regularly