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Purpose

The MCP Tools screen lists every tool an AI agent can call against your TYPO3 instance. Core tools ship with T3AF. Child extensions can register additional tools. Path: T3AF → MCP Tools

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What you see

  • Tool catalog — All registered MCP tools with descriptions
  • Playground — Test a tool call without leaving the backend
  • Extension cards — Tools contributed by installed T3Planet AI extensions

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Core tools (v1)

These tools are available when the MCP Server is enabled:
  • table_schema — Field metadata for any database table
  • pages_get — Read a single page record
  • content_list — List content elements on a page
  • write_table — Create, update, or delete records (permission-controlled)
Warning: Test write operations in a draft workspace before using live workspace 0.

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Extension-registered tools

When T3AI, T3AC, T3AS, or other connected extensions are installed, their MCP tools appear automatically in the catalog. Each card shows:
  • Tool name and description
  • Required permissions
  • Link to the extension documentation

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Playground workflow

  1. Open T3AF → MCP Tools in the TYPO3 backend.
  2. Select a tool from the catalog (start with read-only tools like pages_get).
  3. Fill in required fields (page UID, table name, and so on).
  4. Run the tool and inspect the JSON response before connecting external agents.

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Why use the playground

  • Verify MCP is online before configuring Cursor
  • Debug permission errors with a known backend user
  • Show stakeholders what agents can access without installing client software

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Security

  • Tools respect backend user permissions and workspace context
  • OAuth and URL tokens are configured on the MCP Server screen
  • Limit which admin users may authorize external agents
  • Use draft workspaces for write_table tests

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When to use MCP Tools vs MCP Server

  • MCP Server — Enable connectivity, OAuth, and client configuration
  • MCP Tools — Browse tools, test calls, see extension contributions
See MCP Server for connection setup.