Best for
- Developers familiar with Rust
- Users who need to manage Unraid via CLI or MCP locally
- Users who prefer a single static binary
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Unraid RMCP - Rust MCP server and CLI for Unraid GraphQL operations.
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A community-maintained Rust MCP server for managing Unraid. It offers extensive tools but is not official, so careful permission configuration is advised.
A Rust MCP server that queries, monitors, and manages Unraid servers via GraphQL API. Supports system info, Docker, VMs, array/parity, notifications, plugins, rclone, and live telemetry.
Tools
The tool list has not been reviewed yet.
Setup
Install via npm: npx @dinglebear/unraid mcp. Set environment variables UNRAID_API_URL and UNRAID_API_KEY. Alternatively, build from source: cd unraid-rs && cargo build --release, then run runraid serve mcp.
Fit and risk
Not for
- Users needing official Unraid support
- Users preferring Python ecosystem
- Users needing GUI management
Required permissions
- Requires Unraid API URL and API key
- Read operations require `unraid:read` scope
- Mutating operations require `unraid:admin` scope
Risks and side effects
- Not an official Unraid tool, may lack support
- Requires network access to Unraid server
- API key exposure could be a security risk
- Write operations could affect VM, Docker, or array state
Troubleshooting
- Verify `UNRAID_API_URL` and `UNRAID_API_KEY`
- Ensure network connectivity to Unraid server
- Check logs with `RUST_LOG=debug`
- Validate SSL certificate or set `UNRAID_API_SKIP_TLS_VERIFY=true`
Use cases
Query Unraid system status
Manage Docker containers and VMs
Monitor array and parity
View and manipulate notifications
Manage plugins and rclone
Supported clients
Claude DesktopFull support