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IBM OpenPages GRC MCP server
MCP server that lets AI agents interact with the IBM OpenPages governance, risk and compliance platform, in remote HTTP or local stdio mode. It runs locally; the notes below cover how it authenticates.
Last verified 2 sources
Install
IBM publishes no copyable client config for this server. Setup steps are in the vendor's docs.
Notes and caveats
- Supports bearer authentication for IBM Cloud IAM, MCSP and CP4D plus request-time authentication.
- Python 3.12+.
- Install via repo setup scripts.
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FAQ
What does the IBM OpenPages GRC MCP server do?
MCP server that lets AI agents interact with the IBM OpenPages governance, risk and compliance platform, in remote HTTP or local stdio mode.
How do I install the IBM OpenPages GRC MCP server?
IBM publishes no copyable client config. Build it from https://github.com/IBM/ibm-openpages-mcp-server. Setup steps are at https://github.com/IBM/ibm-openpages-mcp-server.
Does the IBM OpenPages GRC MCP server need authentication?
It uses a scheme other than OAuth or an API key, such as the session of the app or instance it runs in; the notes on this page describe it. Transport: Streamable HTTP, stdio. Status: Unlabelled, last checked October 17, 2026.
Sources
Last verified against 2 IBM pages, then re-checked independently.
- raw.githubusercontent.comhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/IBM/ibm-openpages-mcp-server/main/README.md
- raw.githubusercontent.comhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/IBM/mcp/main/README.md
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