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MCP Connectors
Available from basebox 1.8.0
MCP connectors are a new feature available from the basebox 1.8.0 release. Earlier basebox versions do not include this functionality.
basebox can extend the assistant with MCP (Model Context Protocol) connectors — external tools the assistant can call on your behalf, such as web search or your internal wiki.
This section documents every MCP connector currently supported by basebox: what it does, what an administrator needs to configure, and (where applicable) how to obtain the credentials it needs.
Security and safety
Connectors that reach the open web — above all Web Search — are powerful, but they also carry real security and privacy considerations. Before enabling them, we recommend reading our plain-language overview of how basebox keeps web search as safe as it reasonably can be, the risks that remain, and how to set it up sensibly:
- Introduction to Web Search Security — a short, readable guide for administrators and decision-makers. It explains how web search works on-premise, what can go wrong (in plain terms), the safeguards in place today, and the options for rolling it out.
Currently Supported Connectors
| Connector | Purpose | Auth required |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search | Live web search via DuckDuckGo | No |
| DokuWiki | Search and read pages from a self-hosted DokuWiki | Yes (user/pass or token) |
| YouTrack | Query and update YouTrack issues | Yes (permanent token) |
More connectors will be added over time. If you need a connector that is not yet listed, please contact basebox support.
How connectors are enabled
All connectors are managed by the basebox administrator from the Connectors page in the admin UI:
- Open Admin → Connectors.
- Find the connector you want to enable.
- Fill in any required fields (URL, credentials).
- Use Test connection to verify the configuration.
- Toggle the connector On.
Once enabled, the connector becomes available to end users in the chat.