Discourse MCP Server
Equip your AI agent to manage forum topics, track community members, and monitor categories via the Discourse API.
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What is the Discourse MCP Server?
The Discourse MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Discourse via 10 tools. Equip your AI agent to manage forum topics, track community members, and monitor categories via the Discourse API. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Discourse
Ask your AI agent "List the latest topics in the community." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Discourse data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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One subscription gives you access to thousands of MCP servers - and you can deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your AI agents only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, zero maintenance.
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Discourse MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsRetrieve general settings and metadata for the Discourse instance
Get the full content and post list for a specific topic
Get detailed profile information for a specific user by username
List currently active users in the community (admin access required)
List all user groups configured in the community
List all public categories available in the Discourse instance
List all users belonging to a specific community group
List the most recent topics across all categories in the community
Identify topics with the highest engagement recently (mock logic)
Search for topics, posts, or users matching a keyword
What the Discourse MCP Server unlocks
Integrate Discourse, the open-source platform for community discussion, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your forum topics and categories, research community member profiles and trust levels, and track group memberships using natural language.
What you can do
- Discussion Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for the latest topics and trending discussions across your community.
- Category Management — Access the full category tree, resolving structural relationships and visibility settings.
- Member Intelligence — Research user profiles, track trust levels, and list active members in your organization.
- Group Monitoring — List community groups and identify all authorized members within specific group boundaries.
How it works
1. Connect the Discourse integration to your AI assistant.
2. Authorize using your Discourse API Key, API Username, and instance URL.
3. Orchestrate your community management and discussions through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- Community Managers — Quickly check recent discussions and member activity on the go.
- Moderators — Research user history and trust levels via chat during moderation.
- Content Strategists — Monitor trending topics and category engagement to inform community planning.
Frequently asked questions about the Discourse MCP Server
How do I get Discourse API credentials?
Log in to your Discourse instance as an administrator, navigate to Admin > API, and click Generate API Key. You will also need your administrative username.
Can the agent post new replies?
This integration currently focuses on listing and retrieving community data for analysis. Posting new topics or replies should be managed through the Discourse web interface or mobile app.
Does the integration support private categories?
Yes, as long as the provided API Username and Key have the necessary permissions, the agent can list and retrieve information from any category you have access to, including private ones.
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