dify-plugin-mcp-server

• Category: MCP Middleware Orchestration
• Tags: mcp, dify, plugin, workflow
• Source: CSDN Blog Post

Description

dify-plugin-mcp-server is a Dify plugin that transforms a Dify application (either a workflow or chatflow) into a Model Control Protocol (MCP) server. This allows external MCP client tools (such as Cursor, Cherry Studio, or 魔搭社区 MCP-Playground) to directly access and utilize custom Dify workflows as callable services. The plugin is contributed by the Dify community and is available in the Dify plugin marketplace.

Features

• Turns Dify Apps into MCP Servers: Any Dify workflow or chatflow can be published as an MCP server endpoint.
• External Access: Once configured, external MCP-compatible clients can make requests to the Dify workflow via HTTP (GET/POST) endpoints.
• Flexible App Selection: Choose any existing Dify application (chat or workflow) to expose as a server.
• App Input Schema Configuration: Define the JSON input schema for the app, specifying required parameters and their types for external clients.
• Network Configuration: Supports configuration for internet or LAN access by adjusting the .env file (e.g., updating EXPOSE_PLUGIN_DEBUGGING_HOST and ENDPOINT_URL_TEMPLATE).
• Multiple Endpoints: Can create multiple MCP server endpoints for different Dify apps.
• Integration Examples: Demonstrated working with tools like Cherry Studio and 魔搭社区 MCP-Playground for end-to-end validation.
• Supports Both Chatflow and Workflow Types: Can expose both types of Dify applications.
• Works with Third-Party Storage: For output files (like PPT), supports integration with third-party platforms (e.g., Tencent COS) to generate publicly accessible download links.
• Monitoring: Invocation records can be viewed within the Dify workflow dashboard.

Usage Steps

1. Install the plugin from the Dify plugin marketplace.
2. Configure the plugin (update .env for network access, restart Dify).
3. In the plugin UI, create a new MCP server endpoint:
   • Set endpoint name, app, app type, and input schema.
4. Save configuration and note the endpoint URLs (GET/POST).
5. Test with MCP-compatible clients (e.g., Cherry Studio, 魔搭社区 Playground).

Example Endpoints

• 即梦AI绘画: http://14.103.204.132/e/boaavozuvj5w3dk9/sse
• 儿童故事绘本-ppt chatflow: http://14.103.204.132/e/56uageiwt2ezf8e9/sse

Pricing

No pricing information is provided in the available content. The plugin appears to be community-contributed and available via the Dify plugin market.