# MCP Catalog
The MCP Catalog is your gateway to 50+ pre-built integrations that can be deployed to DarcyIQ in minutes. Browse official and community integrations, configure your credentials, and start using powerful tools without writing any code.
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**Quick Setup**: Most catalog integrations can be deployed in under 5 minutes—just add your credentials and click deploy.
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## Overview
The MCP Catalog provides ready-to-use integrations from Docker Hub's MCP ecosystem. Each integration comes pre-built and tested, so you can focus on configuration rather than development.
| Feature | Description |
| ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **50+ Integrations** | Growing library of pre-built MCPs |
| **Official** | Verified official images with enterprise Docker security baked in |
| **Organization Recommended** | Your team's favorite integrations highlighted at the top |
| **One-Click Setup** | Create a deployment draft with a single click |
| **No Code Required** | Just configure your credentials and deploy |
## Browsing the Catalog
### Accessing the MCP Catalog
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**Open MCP Studio**
From the DarcyIQ sidebar, navigate to **MCP Studio**.
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**Select MCP Catalog**
Click on the **MCP Catalog** tab to view available integrations.
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**Browse or Search**
Use the search bar to find specific integrations, or browse by scrolling through the catalog.
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### Search and Sort Options
Find the right integration quickly:
| Option | Description |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| **Search** | Filter by name or description |
| **Sort by Downloads** | Most popular integrations first |
| **Sort by Stars** | Highest-rated integrations first |
| **Sort by Latest** | Newest additions to the catalog |
| **Sort Alphabetically** | A-Z listing |
## Understanding Integration Badges
Each integration displays badges that help you assess quality and trust:
| Badge | Meaning | What It Indicates |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Official** | Published by Docker in the `mcp/` namespace | Verified, maintained, and supported |
| **SBOM** | Software Bill of Materials available | Transparent dependency information |
| **Provenance** | Build provenance verified | Traceable build process |
| **Signed** | Cryptographically signed | Verified publisher identity |
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**Recommendation**: Start with Official integrations when available. They receive regular updates and have verified security practices.
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## Organization Recommended
Your organization can mark certain integrations as "recommended" to help team members find approved tools quickly.
| Feature | Description |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Highlighted Section** | Recommended integrations appear at the top of the catalog |
| **Custom Display Names** | Admins can set friendly names for recommended MCPs |
| **Team Alignment** | Ensures everyone uses approved integrations |
### Managing Recommendations (Admin)
If you have the `MCP BUILDER MANAGE` permission, you can:
1. Click the **star icon** on any integration to add it to recommendations
2. Set a custom display name for your organization
3. Remove integrations from recommendations by clicking the star again
## Setting Up a Catalog Integration
Follow these steps to deploy a pre-built integration:
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**Find Your Integration**
Browse or search the MCP Catalog for the integration you need.
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**Click "Set Up"**
Click the **Set Up** button on the integration card. This creates a draft MCP server pre-configured with the catalog code.
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**Configure Secrets**
On the **Build** tab, scroll to the **Secrets** section. Enter the required credentials for the integration.
| Field Type | Description | Example |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| **Required** | Must be provided before deployment | API Key, Database URL |
| **Optional** | Enhances functionality but not mandatory | Timeout settings, custom endpoints |
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**Deploy**
Navigate to the **Deploy** tab and click **Deploy**. The deployment process will:
1. Build the container image
2. Deploy to secure infrastructure
3. Create the API endpoint
Watch the streaming progress to see each step complete.
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**Enable for DarcyIQ**
On the **Connect** tab, toggle **Enable for Darcy** to make the integration available in Chat and Workflows.
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**Start Using**
Return to DarcyIQ Chat or create a Workflow. Your new integration is now available as a tool!
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## Popular Catalog Categories
The MCP Catalog includes integrations across many categories:
### Communication & Collaboration
| Integration | Description | Common Use Cases |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Slack** | Send messages and notifications | Alert teams, share updates |
| **Microsoft Teams** | Teams messaging integration | Team notifications, channel updates |
| **Email (SMTP)** | Send emails programmatically | Notifications, reports, alerts |
### Databases
| Integration | Description | Common Use Cases |
| -------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **PostgreSQL** | Query PostgreSQL databases | Data retrieval, reporting |
| **MySQL** | MySQL database integration | Customer data, analytics |
| **MongoDB** | NoSQL document database | Flexible data queries |
| **Redis** | In-memory data store | Caching, session data |
### Developer Tools
| Integration | Description | Common Use Cases |
| ----------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **GitHub** | Repository and issue management | Code reviews, issue tracking |
| **GitLab** | GitLab integration | CI/CD, project management |
| **Jira** | Issue and project tracking | Sprint planning, bug tracking |
### Cloud Services
| Integration | Description | Common Use Cases |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **AWS** | Amazon Web Services integration | Infrastructure queries, S3 access |
| **Google Cloud** | GCP service integration | Cloud resources, BigQuery |
| **Azure** | Microsoft Azure services | Azure resources, storage |
### File & Document
| Integration | Description | Common Use Cases |
| ---------------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Google Drive** | Access Google Drive files | Document retrieval, file management |
| **Dropbox** | Dropbox file integration | File sharing, backup |
| **Box** | Box enterprise content | Secure file access |
### CRM & Sales
| Integration | Description | Common Use Cases |
| -------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Salesforce** | Salesforce CRM integration | Lead data, opportunity tracking |
| **HubSpot** | HubSpot CRM and marketing | Contact management, campaigns |
| **Pipedrive** | Sales pipeline management | Deal tracking, contacts |
## Secrets and Credentials
### Understanding Required Secrets
Each catalog integration specifies which credentials it needs:
| Secret Type | Description | Example |
| ----------------------------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **API Key** | Single key for authentication | `sk-abc123...` |
| **Username/Password** | Basic authentication | Database credentials |
| **OAuth Token (coming soon)** | Token-based authentication | Service access tokens |
| **Connection String** | Full connection details | `postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/db` |
### Security Best Practices
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**Security Notice**: Never share your API keys or credentials. MCP Studio stores secrets securely and never exposes them in code or logs.
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| Practice | Description |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Use Dedicated Keys** | Create API keys specifically for DarcyIQ |
| **Minimum Permissions** | Grant only the permissions the integration needs |
| **Rotate Regularly** | Update credentials periodically |
| **Monitor Usage** | Check for unexpected activity |
## After Deployment
Once your catalog integration is deployed:
### Using in Chat
Your integration's tools are automatically available in DarcyIQ Chat. Simply ask the AI to use them:
* "Use Slack to send a message to the #general channel"
* "Query the PostgreSQL database for all customers from last month"
* "Create a new GitHub issue for this bug"
### Using in Workflows
1. Open the Workflow editor
2. Add a new step
3. Select your integration from the available tools
4. Configure the step parameters
5. Save the workflow
### Managing Your Integration
From the **My MCPs** tab, you can:
| Action | Description |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Edit** | Update secrets or configuration |
| **Stop** | Temporarily disable the integration |
| **Share** | Give team members access |
| **Duplicate** | Create a copy with different settings |
| **Delete** | Remove the integration entirely |
## Troubleshooting Catalog Integrations
### Common Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Deployment fails** | Missing required secrets | Check the Build tab and fill in all required fields |
| **Authentication error** | Invalid credentials | Verify your API key or credentials are correct |
| **Connection timeout** | Network or firewall issues | Ensure the external service is accessible |
| **Tool not appearing** | Integration not enabled | Go to Connect tab and toggle "Enable for Darcy" |
### Getting Help
If you encounter issues with a catalog integration:
1. Check the [Troubleshooting Guide](/integrations-and-configuration/mcp-studio/troubleshooting.md) for common solutions
2. Review the integration's documentation on Docker Hub
3. Contact DarcyIQ support for additional assistance
## Next Steps
| Goal | Documentation |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Build a custom integration | [Building Custom MCPs](/integrations-and-configuration/mcp-studio/building-custom-mcps.md) |
| Learn about deployment options | [Deploying & Managing](/integrations-and-configuration/mcp-studio/deploying-mcps.md) |
| View code examples | [Code Samples](/integrations-and-configuration/mcp-studio/mcp-studio-samples.md) |
| Troubleshoot issues | [Troubleshooting](/integrations-and-configuration/mcp-studio/troubleshooting.md) |
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