Defining an MCP Server

The Unified Context Layer (UCL) allows you to define your own MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and use them as connectors within your workspace.

Step 1: Access the Define MCP Server Option

• Log in to your UCL account at app.ucl.dev.

• Select your workspace.

• From the Dashboard → Connect page, click on Define an MCP Server.

• You will be taken to the Create New MCP Connector screen.

Step 2: Add Connector Details

On this screen, you will provide the basic information for your MCP connector.

Connector Details

• Connector Name → Enter a name for your connector.

• Description → Briefly describe your connector.

• Workspace → Select the workspace.

• Images (0/3) → Optionally upload up to 3 images (e.g., https://example.com/image.jpg).

• Mode → Choose how the connector will appear:

  • Default

  • Light

  • Dark

Click Next to continue.

Step 3: Configure Activation

Set up authentication and activation parameters for your MCP connector.

Available Authentication Modes

• OAuth → Enter OAuth secrets.

• Basic → Username/Password authentication.

• API Key → Provide an API key.

• Bearer Token → Token-based authentication.

• Custom Input → Define your own variable names and descriptions (e.g., Instance ID).

You can set one of these methods as the default.

Example: In Custom Input mode, you may define instanceId as a required parameter for connecting.

Click Next to proceed.

Step 4: Configure MCP Server

Provide the server connection details.

Server Configuration

• Server URL → Add the URL of your MCP server

 https://your-mcp-server.com

• Headers → Add any required headers (e.g., instanceId).

• Query Parameters → Add query parameters if needed.

• Authentication Configuration → Choose one:

  • No Authentication

  • Basic

  • Bearer

  • JWT Bearer

  • AWS Signature

  • API Key

Click Next to continue.

Step 5: Test Connection

You will now see your MCP server details.

- Connector Name
- Server URL
- Connection Status: Ready to test connection

• Click Test Connection.

• If successful, you will see a notification: “Connection Successful. Ready to complete setup.”

Step 6: Complete Setup

• Click Complete Setup.

• Your new MCP server will be added as a connector in your dashboard.

You can now use it within your UCL workspace.