
AI Agent for Gravitino MCP Server
Seamlessly integrate FastMCP with Apache Gravitino to unlock streamlined metadata management. The MCP Server for Gravitino simplifies catalog, schema, table, model, user, and tag operations, enabling secure, token-based or basic authentication for efficient metadata workflows in modern data platforms.

Centralized Metadata Operations
Manage all your catalogs, schemas, tables, models, users, and tags from one unified interface. The Gravitino MCP Server exposes a powerful yet concise set of tools for metadata operations, making it easy to retrieve, update, and organize critical data resources across your environment.
- Catalog & Schema Management.
- Easily list and manage catalogs and schemas, streamlining discovery and organization of data resources.
- Table Operations.
- Retrieve tables, access detailed table info, and fetch columns to support analytics and governance.
- Tagging & Object Association.
- Assign tags and list objects by tag for better metadata classification and searchability.
- User & Role Control.
- Grant or revoke user roles securely and manage user access for improved data security.

Secure Authentication & Tool Activation
Support for both token-based and basic authentication ensures secure integration with external systems. Activate only the tools you need by simple environment configuration, optimizing security and reducing unnecessary access.
- Token & Basic Auth.
- Easily switch between JWT token and username/password-based authentication for flexible security.
- Granular Tool Activation.
- Activate only the required metadata tools using environment variables for improved governance.
- External Integration Ready.
- Designed for integration with external platforms and orchestration tools.

Optimized for FastMCP & Async Workflows
Built for high-performance, the MCP Server leverages FastMCP and async HTTP capabilities for responsive, scalable operations. Simplify large-scale metadata management and support advanced workflows within your data platform.
- FastMCP Integration.
- Connects directly with FastMCP for real-time, high-speed metadata processing.
- Async HTTP Support.
- Utilizes async HTTP (httpx) for scalable, non-blocking operations.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Gravitino MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Gravitino MCP integration:
- get_list_of_catalogs
Retrieve a list of catalogs available in the Gravitino metastore.
- get_list_of_schemas
Retrieve a list of schemas from a specified catalog.
- get_list_of_tables
Retrieve a paginated list of tables from a schema.
- get_table_by_fqn
Fetch detailed information for a specific table by its fully qualified name.
- get_table_columns_by_fqn
Retrieve column information for a specific table using its fully qualified name.
- get_list_of_tags
Retrieve all tags defined in the Gravitino system.
- associate_tag_to_entity
Attach a tag to a specific table or column entity.
- list_objects_by_tag
List all objects associated with a given tag.
- get_list_of_roles
Retrieve all user roles defined in the system.
- get_list_of_users
Retrieve all users registered in the Gravitino system.
- grant_role_to_user
Assign a specific role to a user.
- revoke_role_from_user
Revoke a previously granted role from a user.
- get_list_of_models
Retrieve a list of models available within Gravitino.
- get_list_of_model_versions_by_fqn
Get all versions of a model by its fully qualified name.
Streamline Metadata Management with MCP Server for Gravitino
Easily integrate FastMCP APIs for Apache Gravitino with seamless authentication, flexible tool activation, and robust metadata operations for catalogs, tables, users, and more. Discover how MCP Server simplifies your data infrastructure today.
What is Apache Gravitino
Apache Gravitino is a high-performance, geo-distributed, and federated metadata lake designed for the modern data ecosystem. Gravitino acts as a technical data catalog and metadata lake, enabling organizations to manage metadata directly across different data sources, types, and geographic regions. It provides a unified layer to discover, govern, and access data assets, making it easier for enterprises to maintain data compliance, quality, and security at scale. Gravitino is built to support diverse analytical engines and storage systems, thus streamlining metadata operations for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Capabilities
What we can do with Apache Gravitino
Apache Gravitino enables powerful metadata management and discovery across multiple data sources and regions, supporting better data governance and analytics integration.
- Unified Metadata Management
- Centralize metadata from various sources, types, and regions for consistent and efficient management.
- Federated Data Catalog
- Discover and govern data assets spread across distributed storage and analytical engines.
- Enhanced Data Governance
- Enforce policies, ensure compliance, and maintain data quality across your organization.
- Seamless Integration
- Connect with multiple analytics engines and cloud/on-premises storage systems.
- Geo-Distributed Support
- Manage and access metadata across global data centers for robust, scalable operations.

What is Apache Gravitino
AI agents and data-driven applications can leverage Apache Gravitino to easily discover, govern, and access metadata across diverse sources. This capability accelerates the development of intelligent data solutions, ensures compliance and data quality, and simplifies the integration of AI workflows with enterprise data ecosystems.