IaC Memory MCP Server: Enhancing Claude AI's Capabilities through Persistent Memory Storage

Overview: What is IaC Memory MCP Server?

The IaC Memory MCP Server is designed to address the need for persistent memory storage and version tracking of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) components, with a focus on providing a hierarchical structure and comprehensive relationship mapping capabilities. This server supports Terraform and Ansible resources, and it aims to enhance Claude AI by offering robust tools for managing IaC components, including version-specific documentation management, schema validation, and automated relationship analysis.

🔧 Core Features & MCP Capabilities

The core capabilities of the IaC Memory MCP Server are centered around providing a structured storage system for IaC resources. It supports persistent memory storage and version tracking, hierarchical resource organization with URI-based access, and detailed entity relationships. Here’s an overview:

Resource Management

• Resource URI Structure: The server uses hierarchical URIs to manage IaC resources:

  resources://<platform>/<category>/<name>
  

  Supported platforms include Terraform, Ansible, and general IaC entities.

Example URIs:

• resources://terraform/providers/aws
• resources://terraform/resources/aws/s3_bucket

Dynamic Resource Templates

The server provides dynamic templates for accessing standard resource patterns. For instance:

• Terraform Provider Information: resources://terraform/providers/{provider_name}
• Resource Type Details: resources://terraform/resources/{provider_name}/{resource_type}
• Ansible Collection Data: resources://ansible/collections/{collection_name}
• Module Information: resources://ansible/modules/{collection_name}/{module_name}

Specialized Prompts for IaC Component Discovery and Analysis

The server implements four specialized prompts to facilitate IaC component discovery and analysis:

1. search_resources

   • Purpose: Search for specific resources by provider and resource type.
   • Arguments:
     • provider: Provider name (e.g., terraform).
     • resource_type: Resource type (e.g., s3_bucket).
   • Returns: Information about specific resources for the given provider.

2. analyze_entity

   • Purpose: Analyze an entity and its relationships.
   • Arguments:
     • entity_id: Entity ID.
     • include_relationships: Boolean flag to include detailed relationship information.
   • Returns: Detailed entity analysis including name, type, and observations.

3. terraform_provider

   • Purpose: Retrieve information about a Terraform provider.
   • Arguments:
     • provider_name: Name of the Terraform provider.
     • version: Specific version to query (optional).
   • Returns: Detailed provider information for the specified version.

4. ansible_module

   • Purpose: Get detailed information about an Ansible module.
   • Arguments:
     • collection_name: Name of the Ansible collection.
     • module_name: Name of the module.
     • version: Specific version to query (optional).
   • Returns: Detailed module information for the specified version.

Comprehensive Tooling

The server implements a range of tools to manage IaC components, including Terraform and Ansible:

• Terraform Tools:

  • get_terraform_provider_info: Retrieve provider details.
  • list_provider_resources: List resources available for a specific provider.
  • get_terraform_resource_info: Get detailed information about a resource type.
  • add_terraform_provider: Register new providers with versioning.
  • add_terraform_resource: Add resource definitions with schemas.
  • update_provider_version: Update provider versions with new documentation.

• Ansible Tools:

  • get_ansible_collection_info: Detailed information about a collection.
  • list_ansible_collections: List available collections.
  • get_collection_version_history: View version history of a collection.
  • get_ansible_module_info: Detailed information about a module.
  • list_collection_modules: List all modules in a collection.
  • get_module_version_compatibility: Check module version compatibility.
  • add_ansible_collection: Register new Ansible collections.
  • add_ansible_module: Add new modules with validation and documentation.

• Entity Operations:

  • create_entity: Create new infrastructure entities.
  • update_entity: Modify existing entity configurations.
  • delete_entity: Remove entities and handle relationship cleanup.
  • view_relationships: Analyze entity dependencies and relationships.

⚙️ MCP Architecture & Protocol Implementation

The IaC Memory MCP Server is designed to adhere strictly to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a universal adapter for AI applications. Its architecture ensures seamless integration with various AI clients, facilitating the management of IaC components through standardized protocols.

Protocol Flow Diagram

The following Mermaid diagram illustrates the flow of communication between an AI application, MCP client, and the server:

graph TD
    A[AI Application] -->|MCP Client| B[MCP Server]
    B --> C[Data Source/Tool]
    style A fill:#e1f5fe
    style C fill:#f3e5f5
    style D fill:#e8f5e8

MCP Client Compatibility Matrix

The IaC Memory MCP Server is compatible with popular AI clients, as shown in the matrix below. However, support for Cursor is currently limited to tools only.

MCP Client	Resources	Tools	Prompts	Status
Claude Desktop	✅	✅	✅	Full Support
Continue	✅	✅	✅	Full Support
Cursor	❌	✅	❌	Tools Only

🚀 Getting Started with Installation

To install and run the IaC Memory MCP Server, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AgentWong/iac-memory-mcp-server.git
   cd iac-memory-mcp-server
   

2. Create an Environment File: Create a .env file with the necessary environment variables:

   DATABASE_URL=sqlite:////path/to/db.sqlite
   MCP_DEBUG=1
   MCP_TEST_MODE=1
   

3. Install Dependencies: Run the following command to sync dependencies and start the server:

   uv sync
   
   # Run tests
   uv run pytest
   
   # Development server with MCP Inspector
   npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run iac-memory-mcp-server
   

💡 Key Use Cases in AI Workflows

Use Case 1: Version Control and Documentation Management for IaC

By leveraging version tracking and detailed documentation, this server enhances the ability to manage changes within infrastructure code. For example, a developer can track changes across multiple versions of Terraform configurations or Ansible modules.

Use Case 2: Relationship Mapping and Dependency Analysis

Automatically mapping relationships between resources allows users to understand dependencies and impact areas in large-scale IaC projects. This is particularly useful during code reviews or compliance audits.

🔌 Integration with MCP Clients

The IaC Memory MCP Server can be seamlessly integrated into various AI clients, such as Claude Desktop, Continue, Cursor, etc., by defining its entry point within the client’s configuration.

Example Configuration Code Sample

Here's how to integrate this server with a MCP client like Claude Desktop:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iac-memory-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/iac-memory-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "iac-memory-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
          "DATABASE_URL": "sqlite:////home/herman/iac.db"
      }
    }
  }
}

📊 Performance & Compatibility Matrix

The server is designed to handle large-scale IaC projects with high performance, offering efficient data management and querying capabilities. It supports multiple versions of Terraform and Ansible components and provides detailed prompts for resource discovery.

Real-World AI Workflow Scenario

Imagine a scenario where an IT department uses this MCP server to manage multiple AWS resources across different environments. By leveraging version control and relationship mapping, the team can quickly identify dependencies and make informed decisions during infrastructure updates.

🛠️ Advanced Configuration & Security

The IaC Memory MCP Server supports advanced configuration through environment variables and JSON configuration files. It also includes configurable security features to protect sensitive data.

Example Configuration

Here is a sample of a more complex configuration to add extra layers of security:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iac-memory-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-iac-memory"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-api-key",
        "SECURITY_TOKEN": "your-security-token"
      },
      "log_level": "debug"
    }
  }
}

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The document emphasizes AI application integration throughout, positioning this server as a valuable tool for managing IaC components within Claude AI environments.