How to Use the Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP in LlamaIndex
Turn Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) API results into a searchable knowledge base with LlamaIndex.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP to LlamaIndex
Create your Vinkius account to connect Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) to LlamaIndex and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Knowledge Indexing using the MCP Server
Don't just run reports—make them queryable. Use LlamaIndex to index historical data from Zephyr Scale (SmartBear). For example, you can pass all results from `list_test_cases` into a vector store, allowing your agent to answer questions like, 'What was the status of this test case last quarter?' This turns live API calls into persistent knowledge. The output from tools like `get_test_case` becomes part of an index you can search against later, avoiding hallucinations entirely.
Retrieving Test Cycle Data with LlamaIndex
Need to find out what was planned for a specific release? Index the details pulled from `get_test_cycle`. You can then query your knowledge base to retrieve historical context, such as which test plans were associated with that cycle. LlamaIndex handles this by making API results searchable. Instead of just getting a JSON object, you get an answer grounded in all past data related to test cycles.
MCP Server: Mapping Test Environments for LlamaIndex
When onboarding new users or debugging, knowing the environment is key. Indexing results from `list_environments` means your AI client can answer questions like, 'Which environments do we use for staging?' without needing to run a live API call. This capability allows you to build RAG applications where documentation and live system data combine into one unified search index.
Set up Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP in LlamaIndex
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
llama-index-tools-mcppackage - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install llama-index-tools-mcp llama-index-llms-openai. The MCP tools package providesBasicMCPClientandMcpToolSpec. - 2
Connect with BasicMCPClient
Point
BasicMCPClientto your Vinkius endpoint URL. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. Supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports. - 3
Convert to LlamaIndex tools
Call
mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()to convert all Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) MCP tools into nativeFunctionToolobjects that any LlamaIndex agent can use. - 4
Run with any LLM
Create a
FunctionAgentwith the tools and your preferred LLM. SwapOpenAIforAnthropic,Gemini, or any LlamaIndex-supported provider.
from llama_index.tools.mcp import BasicMCPClient, McpToolSpec
from llama_index.core.agent.workflow import FunctionAgent
from llama_index.llms.openai import OpenAI
# Connect to the MCP
mcp_client = BasicMCPClient(
"https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)
mcp_tool_spec = McpToolSpec(client=mcp_client)
# Convert MCP tools to LlamaIndex tools
tools = await mcp_tool_spec.to_tool_list_async()
# Create and run the agent
agent = FunctionAgent(
tools=tools,
llm=OpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
system_prompt="You have access to Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) tools.",
)
response = await agent.run("List recent Zephyr Scale (SmartBear) data") Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Zephyr Scale (SmartBear). All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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