discource-mcp-tools Server

What it does

Manage and explore forum communities by searching topics, reading posts, and viewing user profiles. Facilitate communication through chat channels, draft manage

How to install the discource-mcp-tools Server

Install it with one Smithery CLI line and enter the settings below when asked.

Claude Desktop

npx -y @smithery/cli install king-of-the-grackles/discourse-forum-mcp --client claude

Cursor

npx -y @smithery/cli install king-of-the-grackles/discourse-forum-mcp --client cursor

Settings to fill in

• site · site (optional) Discourse instance URL (e.g. https://meta.discourse.org)
• api_key · api_key (optional) Discourse Admin API key for full access
• log_level · log_level (optional) Logging verbosity: debug, info, warn, or error
• read_only · read_only (optional) Restrict to read-only operations
• tools_mode · tools_mode (optional) Tool selection mode: auto, all, read, write, or search
• allow_writes · allow_writes (optional) Enable write operations like creating posts and topics (true/false)
• api_username · api_username (optional) Discourse API username (e.g. system)
• user_api_key · user_api_key (optional) Discourse User API key (alternative to admin API key)
• max_read_length · max_read_length (optional) Maximum character length for content reads
• user_api_client_id · user_api_client_id (optional) Client ID for User API key authentication

Remote server address (Streamable HTTP)

https://discourse-forum-mcp--king-of-the-grackles.run.tools

Keys and passwords go only to the provider and your own machine; ListeningMind never receives them.

15 tools

• discourse_select_site Validate and select a Discourse site for subsequent tool calls. Verifies the site is reachable and retrieves its title.
• discourse_search Search Discourse site content including topics, posts, and users. Use search operators like @username, tag, category:name for filtered results.
• discourse_read_topic Read a Discourse topic including its metadata (title, category, tags) and posts. Supports pagination for long topics.
• discourse_read_post Read a specific post by its ID. Returns the post content, author, creation date, and link to the post.
• discourse_list_categories List all categories visible to the current user. Returns category names and topic counts. Useful for discovering where to post or search.
• discourse_list_tags List all available tags on the Discourse site (if tagging is enabled). Returns tag names and usage counts. Use tags in search queries with tagname.
• discourse_get_user Get information about a Discourse user by username. Returns name, trust level, join date, bio, and profile link.
• discourse_list_user_posts Get a paginated list of posts and replies by a specific user, with the most recent first. Returns 30 posts per page. Includes topic title, post date, excerpt, and direct links.
• discourse_filter_topics Filter topics with a concise query language: use key:value tokens separated by spaces; category/categories for categories (comma = OR, '=category' = without subcats, '-' prefix = e…
• discourse_list_chat_channels List all public chat channels visible to the current user. Returns channel information including title, description, and member counts. Supports filtering and pagination.
• discourse_list_user_chat_channels List all chat channels for the currently authenticated user, including both public channels they're a member of and direct message channels. Includes unread tracking information.
• discourse_get_chat_messages Get messages from a chat channel with flexible pagination and date-based filtering.
• discourse_list_drafts List all drafts for the current user. Returns draft keys, sequences, and preview content. Use this to find existing drafts before updating them.
• discourse_get_draft Retrieve a specific draft by its key. Common keys: "newtopic" for new topic drafts, "topic<id" for reply drafts.
• search_discourse_communities Discover Discourse forum communities by topic or find similar communities.

Why it was picked · #43 · score 56

• Popularity (58%)67
• Trust (42%)40
• Member reviewsNot used this week
• Search demandNot used this week
• Search and AI Overview presenceNot used this week

Source: Smithery · 6,591 uses · First picked 2026-10-20

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• – In the official MCP Registry
• – Own homepage
• ✓ Live endpoint
• ✓ Clear description

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