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Vault
Read HashiCorp Vault secrets and policies.
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Vault is a Model Context Protocol server in the Developer Tools category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vault.
- What does the Vault MCP do?
- The Vault MCP allows you to read secrets and policies from HashiCorp Vault. It provides a standardized interface to access Vault's secure storage capabilities, enabling applications to retrieve sensitive data programmatically.
- How can I install the Vault MCP for use with a client?
- Installation typically involves adding the Vault MCP configuration to your client's settings. For example, in Cline, you would use cline install vault then configure the connection in your ~/.cline/config.json file to specify the Vault server address and API key.
- Does the Vault MCP require authentication?
- Yes, the Vault MCP requires an API key for authentication. This key grants the necessary permissions to access and retrieve secrets and policies from your HashiCorp Vault instance.
- What are the common uses of the Vault MCP?
- The Vault MCP is commonly used for automated secret retrieval in development and deployment pipelines. It can secure database credentials, API keys, and other sensitive configuration data, providing on-demand access to applications and services.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Vault MCP?
- The Vault MCP itself is open-source and community-provided, so it doesn't have direct costs. However, costs may be incurred by your underlying HashiCorp Vault deployment, depending on its scale and hosting environment.
- What is a known limitation when using the Vault MCP?
- The Vault MCP currently supports only secret and policy reading. It does not provide functionality for writing, updating, or deleting secrets or policies within HashiCorp Vault. Management operations must be performed directly through Vault's own interfaces.
Install Vault
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vault": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-vault"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"vault": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-vault"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"vault": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-vault"
]
}
}
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