Idrac Reference And Tools MCP Server
Dell PowerEdge server management via iDRAC Redfish APIs using MCP.
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Overview
This repository provides a reference implementation for an MCP server that enables AI assistants to interface with Dell PowerEdge hardware. By utilizing the iDRAC Redfish API, it allows LLMs to interact with server management features from within a containerized environment. The project is designed as an architectural reference, documenting how to bridge Model Context Protocol workflows with physical infrastructure monitoring and configuration tasks. Users must manage their own iDRAC licensing and network environment to utilize these capabilities.
Our verdict
With a security score of 29/100, this project carries a high risk level. It is community-maintained rather than officially supported by the vendor, and it has not yet undergone editorial review regarding its authentication methods or read-only safety. It is intended for developers exploring infrastructure automation concepts and should be treated as experimental reference material.
- Includes zero direct external dependencies
- Released under an Apache-2.0 license
- Provides comprehensive documentation in the README
- Lacks an official vendor-supported security review
- Requires manual evaluation of authentication security
- Limited contributor base introduces bus-factor risk
Tools
| Tool | Description | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| get_system_info | Gets system information. | low |
| list_systems | Lists available systems. | low |
| get_service_root | Gets the service root. | low |
| reset_system | Resets the system. | high |
| reset_manager | Resets the manager. | high |
| get_bios_settings | Gets BIOS settings. | low |
| get_bios_pending_settings | Gets pending BIOS settings. | low |
| get_bios_registry | Gets the BIOS registry. | low |
| get_memory_info | Gets memory information. | low |
| get_storage_info | Gets storage information. | low |
Compatibility
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | ||||
| Cursor | ||||
| VS Code | ||||
| Windsurf | ||||
| ChatGPT |
Frequently asked questions
›Where should the iDRAC MCP server be hosted?
The server should be deployed in a containerized environment and must not run directly on the iDRAC hardware itself.
›What are the iDRAC license requirements?
The server uses DMTF Redfish APIs, which are available with the base tier of iDRAC licensing; no additional upgrades are required.
›How is authentication handled?
Authentication is addressed through the standard iDRAC credentials required for Redfish API access.
›Will tool calls impact iDRAC performance?
The MCP server is designed to act as an intermediary, and the implementation ensures that MCP tool calls do not overwhelm the iDRAC link.
›Is this MCP server vendor-neutral?
While the MCP standard itself is vendor-neutral, this specific reference implementation is designed for Dell PowerEdge servers via iDRAC Redfish APIs.
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