Okta MCP Server

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Overview

Okta MCP Server is a server that enables Claude to interact with Okta's user management system, providing capabilities for user information retrieval.

To use the Okta MCP Server, set up an Okta Developer Account, create an API token, install dependencies, configure environment variables, and set up Claude Desktop to connect to the server.

Retrieves detailed user information from Okta. - Robust error handling for various issues. - TypeScript interfaces for Okta user data.

Fetching user details for account management.
Monitoring user status and activity.
Integrating user management into applications using Claude.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Okta MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-okta-mcp-server-kapilduraphe"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What prerequisites are needed to use the server?

You need Node.js, Claude Desktop App, an Okta Developer Account, and an Admin API Token from Okta.

How do I handle errors?

The server includes error handling for user not found, authentication issues, and general API errors.

Is the server secure?

Yes, it emphasizes security by keeping API tokens secure and using environment variables for sensitive data.

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