mcp-flowise

mcp-flowise is a Python package implementing a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates with the Flowise API. It provides a standardized and flexible way to list chatflows, create predictions, and dynamically register tools for Flowise chatflows or assistants.

It supports two operation modes:

LowLevel Mode (Default): Dynamically registers tools for all chatflows retrieved from the Flowise API.
FastMCP Mode: Provides static tools for listing chatflows and creating predictions, suitable for simpler configurations.

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Features

Dynamic Tool Exposure: LowLevel mode dynamically creates tools for each chatflow or assistant.
Simpler Configuration: FastMCP mode exposes list_chatflows and create_prediction tools for minimal setup.
Flexible Filtering: Both modes support filtering chatflows via whitelists and blacklists by IDs or names (regex).
MCP Integration: Integrates seamlessly into MCP workflows.

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install mcp-flowise for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @matthewhand/mcp-flowise --client claude

Prerequisites

Python 3.12 or higher
uvx package manager

Install and Run via `uvx`

Confirm you can run the server directly from the GitHub repository using uvx:

uvx --from git+https://github.com/matthewhand/mcp-flowise mcp-flowise

Adding to MCP Ecosystem (`mcpServers` Configuration)

You can integrate mcp-flowise into your MCP ecosystem by adding it to the mcpServers configuration. Example:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-flowise": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "--from",
                "git+https://github.com/matthewhand/mcp-flowise",
                "mcp-flowise"
            ],
            "env": {
                "FLOWISE_API_KEY": "${FLOWISE_API_KEY}",
                "FLOWISE_API_ENDPOINT": "${FLOWISE_API_ENDPOINT}"
            }
        }
    }
}

Modes of Operation

1. FastMCP Mode (Simple Mode)

Enabled by setting FLOWISE_SIMPLE_MODE=true. This mode:

Exposes two tools: list_chatflows and create_prediction.
Allows static configuration using FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_ID or FLOWISE_ASSISTANT_ID.
Lists all available chatflows via list_chatflows.

FastMCP Mode

2. LowLevel Mode (FLOWISE_SIMPLE_MODE=False)

Features:

Dynamically registers all chatflows as separate tools.
Tools are named after chatflow names (normalized).
Uses descriptions from the FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_DESCRIPTIONS variable, falling back to chatflow names if no description is provided.

Example:

my_tool(question: str) -> str dynamically created for a chatflow.

Running on Windows with `uvx`

If you're using uvx on Windows and encounter issues with --from git+https, the recommended solution is to clone the repository locally and configure the mcpServers with the full path to uvx.exe and the cloned repository. Additionally, include APPDATA, LOGLEVEL, and other environment variables as required.

Example Configuration for MCP Ecosystem (`mcpServers` on Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flowise": {
      "command": "C:\\Users\\matth\\.local\\bin\\uvx.exe",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "C:\\Users\\matth\\downloads\\mcp-flowise",
        "mcp-flowise"
      ],
      "env": {
        "LOGLEVEL": "ERROR",
        "APPDATA": "C:\\Users\\matth\\AppData\\Roaming",
        "FLOWISE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-goes-here",
        "FLOWISE_API_ENDPOINT": "http://localhost:3000/"
      }
    }
  }
}

Notes

Full Paths: Use full paths for both uvx.exe and the cloned repository.
Environment Variables: Point APPDATA to your Windows user profile (e.g., C:\\Users\\<username>\\AppData\\Roaming) if needed.
Log Level: Adjust LOGLEVEL as needed (ERROR, INFO, DEBUG, etc.).

Environment Variables

General

FLOWISE_API_KEY: Your Flowise API Bearer token (required).
FLOWISE_API_ENDPOINT: Base URL for Flowise (default: http://localhost:3000).

LowLevel Mode (Default)

FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_DESCRIPTIONS: Comma-separated list of chatflow_id:description pairs. Example:
```
FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_DESCRIPTIONS="abc123:Chatflow One,xyz789:Chatflow Two"
```

FastMCP Mode (`FLOWISE_SIMPLE_MODE=true`)

FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_ID: Single Chatflow ID (optional).
FLOWISE_ASSISTANT_ID: Single Assistant ID (optional).
FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_DESCRIPTION: Optional description for the single tool exposed.

Filtering Chatflows

Filters can be applied in both modes using the following environment variables:

Whitelist by ID:
FLOWISE_WHITELIST_ID="id1,id2,id3"
Blacklist by ID:
FLOWISE_BLACKLIST_ID="id4,id5"
Whitelist by Name (Regex):
FLOWISE_WHITELIST_NAME_REGEX=".*important.*"
Blacklist by Name (Regex):
FLOWISE_BLACKLIST_NAME_REGEX=".*deprecated.*"

Note: Whitelists take precedence over blacklists. If both are set, the most restrictive rule is applied.

Security

Protect Your API Key: Ensure the FLOWISE_API_KEY is kept secure and not exposed in logs or repositories.
Environment Configuration: Use .env files or environment variables for sensitive configurations.

Add .env to your .gitignore:

# .gitignore
.env

Troubleshooting

Missing API Key: Ensure FLOWISE_API_KEY is set correctly.
Invalid Configuration: If both FLOWISE_CHATFLOW_ID and FLOWISE_ASSISTANT_ID are set, the server will refuse to start.
Connection Errors: Verify FLOWISE_API_ENDPOINT is reachable.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

TODO

Fastmcp mode
Lowlevel mode
Filtering
Claude desktop integration
Assistants