Introducing Essbase MCP Server

Oracle Essbase includes a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It lets AI assistants and other MCP clients query, calculate, load data, inspect outlines, and administer Essbase through standard tools.

The MCP server is built on top of the Essbase REST API and uses the same authentication.

To start integrating AI into your Essbase application workflows, use the following guidelines:

1. Choose the right access profile. See Choose an Access Profile

2. Collect the connection and OAuth details. See Obtain Required Connection Details

3. Verify the MCP endpoint. See Verify the MCP Endpoint

4. Understand how the MCP connection works. Understand how MCP Connection Works

5. Connect and test using an AI client. See Connect an AI Client

6. Follow security and operational best practices. See Follow Security and Connection Best Practices

7. Find the right Essbase tool. See Tool Catalog Reference