How do I install CAST Imaging MCP server?

Open your MCP client settings, add the MCP server URL https://castimaging.io/imaging/mcp/, and restart your client.

Is CAST Imaging MCP server official?

Yes, this is the official MCP server provided by CAST Imaging at castsoftware.com.

Do I need an API key for CAST Imaging MCP?

You may need to obtain an API key from https://castsoftware.com and configure it in your MCP client. Check the documentation for specific requirements.

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Deterministic mapping of application architecture and code objects to support discovery, impact analysis, and technical debt remediation

What is CAST Imaging?

CAST Imaging deterministic mapping of application architecture and code objects to support discovery, impact analysis, and technical debt remediation. The official CAST Imaging MCP server provides AI agents with standardized access to CAST Imaging's services, enabling powerful automation and integration capabilities that enhance developer productivity and streamline workflows.

This official MCP server is maintained and verified by CAST Imaging, ensuring reliability, security, and up-to-date functionality. Unlike community-maintained servers, this official integration provides long-term support, comprehensive documentation, and direct vendor assistance. The server is hosted on castsoftware.com, guaranteeing secure and reliable access to CAST Imaging's services.

Whether you're building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, or enhancing your development tools, the CAST Imaging MCP server provides a standardized way to connect AI agents with CAST Imaging's extensive platform capabilities. This integration enables natural language interactions with CAST Imaging, making it easier than ever to leverage CAST Imaging's features through AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.

Installation Instructions

Add CAST Imaging to your MCP-compatible client

MCP Server URL

https://castimaging.io/imaging/mcp/

Select MCP Client

Cursor Instructions

Go to Settings → Cursor Settings

Click "Add new global MCP Server"

Paste the MCP configuration into mcp.json and restart

Or manually add to your mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cast-imaging": {
      "url": "https://castimaging.io/imaging/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

CAST Imaging MCP Server Capabilities

The official CAST Imaging MCP server enables AI agents to:

Perform real-time web searches and information retrieval
Extract and summarize content from search results
Access up-to-date information from the web
Filter and rank search results intelligently
Combine multiple search sources for comprehensive answers

These capabilities make it easy for AI agents to work with CAST Imaging as part of a larger automation strategy, enabling seamless integration between AI assistants and your existing tools.

Available Tools

The CAST Imaging MCP server provides 31 tools for AI agents to interact with the platform. Use the search below to find specific tools.

Tool Name	Description
`add_object_document`	Attach document (post-its) to an object for knowledge preservation
`add_view_document`	Add document (post-its) to transactions or data graphs for knowledge capture
`advisor_occurrences`	Get occurrences of findings supporting selected advisor for an application
`advisors`	List available code improvement advisors (recommendations) for the application
`all_applications`	Fetch all available applications in CAST Imaging
`application_database_explorer`	Explore database tables and columns (list all tables, filter by name, get columns for specific tables)
`application_iso_5055_explorer`	Explore ISO 5055 software quality characteristics (Security, Reliability, Performance, Maintainability) and associated weaknesses
`applications_data_graphs`	Retrieve Data Call Graph views across all applications with filtering
`applications_dependencies`	Analyze inter-application dependencies showing incoming and outgoing relationships
`applications_quality_insights`	Get quality insights across all applications (cve, cloud, green, structural-flaws, iso-5055)
`applications_transactions`	Retrieve transactions across all applications with optional filtering
`architectural_graph`	Visualize application architecture (nodes/links) at abstraction levels (layer, component, sub-component, technology-category, element-type)
`architectural_graph_focus`	Get architecture focused on specific components for an application
`data_graph_details`	Get detailed data call graph flow with focus options (complexity, insights, nodes, links, graph, type_graph, complexity_graph, documents, summary)
`data_graphs`	Fetch data call graph views for an application with optional filtering
`data_graphs_involving_object`	Find all data call graphs involving specific objects based on criteria
`inter_app_detailed_dependencies`	Get detailed dependency information between two specific applications
`inter_applications_dependencies`	Analyze dependencies between applications (inward and outward)
`my_applications`	Fetch applications belonging to the user only
`object_details`	Get comprehensive object details with focus options (intra, inward, outward, testing, code, insights, documents)
`objects`	Search and filter objects (classes, methods, tables, etc.) in an application by name, type, and other properties
`package_interactions`	Analyze interactions between different packages for an application
`packages`	List external packages, libraries or dependencies used by the application
`quality_insight_violations`	Get detailed occurrences for a quality insight type and ID in an application
`quality_insights`	Retrieve quality issues and vulnerabilities (CVE, cloud patterns, green patterns, structural flaws, ISO-5055)
`source_file_details`	Get detailed dependency analysis for source files (inventory, intra, inward, outward, testing)
`source_files`	Find source files that define code objects matching a specified file path pattern
`stats`	Get basic statistics for an application including size, complexity, and technology metrics
`transaction_details`	Get comprehensive transaction details with focus options (complexity, insights, nodes, links, graph, type_graph, complexity_graph, documents, summary)
`transactions`	Fetch transactions for an application with optional filtering by name or type
`transactions_using_object`	Identify all transactions that use a specific object based on criteria

Last updated: January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Common Use Cases

Automated Workflow Management

AI agents can use the CAST Imaging MCP server to automate repetitive tasks and manage workflows within CAST Imaging's platform.

Data Retrieval and Analysis

The MCP server allows AI agents to query and retrieve data from CAST Imaging, enabling intelligent data analysis and insights.

Integration with Development Tools

Developers can integrate CAST Imaging capabilities directly into their AI coding assistants for seamless workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a CAST Imaging API key?

Visit https://castsoftware.com, create an account, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Most tools offer a free tier to get started, making it easy to begin using the CAST Imaging MCP server.

Is this the official CAST Imaging MCP server?

Yes, this MCP server is officially provided and maintained by CAST Imaging. The endpoint https://castimaging.io/imaging/mcp/ is hosted on their official domain castsoftware.com, ensuring reliability and security.

What permissions does CAST Imaging MCP need?

The CAST Imaging MCP server requires appropriate API credentials and permissions based on the operations you want to perform. Check the documentation for specific permission requirements.

Can I use CAST Imaging MCP with multiple clients?

Yes, you can configure the same MCP server across Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP-compatible clients simultaneously. Each client maintains its own configuration.

Is CAST Imaging MCP server free?

The MCP server itself is free to use, but you may need a CAST Imaging account and API access, which may have its own pricing tiers. Check https://castsoftware.com for current pricing information.

What can CAST Imaging MCP server do?

The CAST Imaging MCP server enables AI agents to search the web and retrieve information. Deterministic mapping of application architecture and code objects to support discovery, impact analysis, and technical debt remediation This allows you to interact with CAST Imaging's platform through natural language commands in your AI assistant.

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed

Ensure your API key is correctly configured and your network allows outbound connections to castsoftware.com. Verify that the MCP endpoint URL https://castimaging.io/imaging/mcp/ is accessible from your network.

Authentication Error

Verify your API key is valid and has not expired. Generate a new key from https://castsoftware.com if needed. Make sure you're using the correct authentication method as specified in the documentation.

Server Not Responding

Check CAST Imaging's status page for any ongoing incidents. Try restarting your MCP client and verify that the server endpoint is correct. If issues persist, consult the official documentation or support channels.

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About Model Context Protocol

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to securely connect to external APIs, tools, and data sources. This official MCP server from CAST Imaging provides standardized access to their services, allowing AI agents to interact with CAST Imaging's platform seamlessly.

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Server Information

Domain

castsoftware.com

Website

https://castsoftware.com

MCP Endpoint

https://castimaging.io/imaging/mcp/

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