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FAQs

General Questions​

1. How does Boltic MCP help me?

Boltic MCP helps you create and host your own MCP server on Boltic with production-grade integrations, monitoring, and tooling. Key benefits include:

  • Rapid Development: Quickly create MCP servers by composing actions from Workflows, Integrations, and Serverless
  • Managed Infrastructure: Host your MCP server on Boltic's infrastructure without managing servers yourself
  • Production-Ready: Built-in monitoring, logging, and observability features out of the box
  • Gateway/Proxy Support: Connect any existing streamable MCP server and run it behind Boltic as a managed gateway/proxy
  • Standardization: Standardize how your AI agents and apps call internal systems and SaaS APIs through a unified protocol
  • Easy Integration: One-click integrations with popular SaaS services and APIs
2. What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard for creating and consuming tools and services in a model-driven way. It provides a standardized way for AI applications to discover and interact with external systems, APIs, and data sources. MCP enables AI models to perform actions, access resources, and use prompts through a consistent protocol interface.

3. Is Boltic MCP secure?

Yes, Boltic MCP includes multiple layers of security:

  • Built-in Authentication: MCP endpoints include built-in authentication mechanisms for secure, reliable connections
  • Token-based Access: Supports OAuth 2.0 and bearer token authentication
  • Secure Transport: All communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption
  • Access Control: Fine-grained access control and permission management
  • Audit Logging: Comprehensive audit logs for security monitoring

For more details on MCP security, see the MCP specification on authorization.

Pricing and Availability​

4. How much does Boltic MCP cost?

Boltic MCP is available to all Boltic accounts with a flexible pricing structure based on your usage tier and selected plan. The platform offers both a free tier and paid options designed to scale with your needs.
For the most detailed and up-to-date information, please see our Pricing plan.

Technical Questions​

5. What types of actions can I create?

You can create several types of actions in Boltic MCP:

  • Workflows: Expose your Boltic Workflows as MCP actions for AI agents and apps.
  • Integrations: Connect to popular SaaS services (such as Gmail, Slack, Asana, Jira, etc.). See Integrations for more details.
  • Serverless Functions: Convert your Serverless endpoints into actions.
  • Tables: Create actions from Boltic Tables for secure data operations including query, insert, update, or delete.
  • External MCP Servers: Connect existing MCP servers and run them as actions behind Boltic for unified access and monitoring.
6. How do I test my MCP server?

Yes, Boltic MCP includes a built-in Inspector tool for testing your MCP server. The Inspector provides a visual and interactive way to:

  • Discover all available actions in your MCP server
  • View action schemas and required parameters
  • Execute actions with test inputs
  • Inspect responses and debug errors in real time

For step-by-step guidance, see the Inspector page.

7. Which AI applications can I connect to?

You can connect Boltic MCP to any AI application that implements the MCP protocol, including:

  • Cursor IDE: AI-powered code editor supporting the MCP protocol
  • Claude Desktop: Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant
  • Custom Applications: Any application with support for the MCP protocol
8. How do I monitor my MCP server?

Boltic MCP provides monitoring capabilities through:

  • Request Logs: Access detailed logs of all requests and responses
  • Real-time Metrics: View request counts, error rates, latency, and other key metrics
  • Action-level Analytics: Monitor performance metrics for individual actions
  • Error Tracking: See error details and stack traces for troubleshooting

See the Logs page for more information.

9. Can I use my existing MCP server with Boltic?

Yes, you can connect any existing streamable MCP server to Boltic and run it as a managed gateway/proxy, so you can:

  • Use existing MCP servers without modification
  • Benefit from Boltic's monitoring and management features
  • Have a single point of access for multiple MCP servers
10. What protocol version does Boltic MCP support?

Boltic MCP supports the MCP protocol version 2025-06-18. The protocol version is negotiated during the initialization handshake between clients and servers.

11. My actions aren't working. What should I do?
  • Use the Inspector: Test your actions in the Inspector to identify issues
  • Check Logs: Review the Logs tab for error messages and request details
  • Verify Parameters: Ensure action parameters are correctly defined and match expected schemas
  • Test Authentication: Verify that authentication credentials are valid and not expired
  • Review Action Configuration: Check that actions are properly configured and enabled

Troubleshooting​

12. How do I debug connection issues?
  • Verify Server Status: Ensure your MCP server is active and accessible
  • Check Authentication: Verify credentials are correct and have proper permissions
  • Review Connection Details: Double-check the connection URL and configuration
  • Test in Inspector: Use the Inspector to verify server connectivity
  • Check Logs: Review logs for connection errors or authentication failures

For additional support, contact the Boltic support team or refer to the troubleshooting guides in the documentation.