MCP Integration Guide

MCP SystemWORKFLOW AUTOMATION

Model Context Protocol implementation enabling AI agents to execute real-world actions and automated multi-step workflows

Version 1.0.0•Updated September 22, 2025•BACKEND OPERATIONAL•FRONTEND IN PROGRESS

System Overview

SHELTR-AI implements a comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) system that transforms static chatbot responses into intelligent, action-oriented AI agents capable of executing real-world operations and automating complex workflows.

🚀 Revolutionary AI Capabilities

Before MCP

  • • Static information responses
  • • No real-world action execution
  • • Manual workflow processes
  • • Limited context awareness

After MCP

  • • Intelligent action execution
  • • Automated multi-step workflows
  • • Real-time data operations
  • • Context-aware business logic

🏗️ System Architecture

Backend (FastAPI)
MCP server implementation
MCP Service Layer✅ Complete
REST API Endpoints✅ Complete
Role-Based Access✅ Complete
Workflow Engine✅ Complete
Frontend (React)
MCP client integration
MCP Client Service🔄 In Progress
Chatbot Integration🔄 In Progress
Workflow UI🔄 In Progress
Tool Discovery🔄 In Progress
Security & Auth
Role-based access control
Firebase Auth✅ Complete
Permission System✅ Complete
Audit Logging✅ Complete
Tool Validation✅ Complete

🔧 MCP Tools Matrix

CategoryTool NamePurposeUser RolesStatus
Shelter Managementcreate_shelterCreate new shelter with admin setupSuper Admin, Platform Admin✅ Framework
Shelter Managementupdate_shelter_capacityReal-time capacity updatesAll Admins✅ Framework
Donation Processingprocess_donationSmartFund distribution processingAll Roles✅ Framework
Donation Processinggenerate_donation_receiptAutomated receipt generationAll Roles✅ Framework
Participant Supportupdate_participant_statusHousing status and needs trackingShelter Admin+✅ Framework
Participant Supportgenerate_participant_qrQR code for donationsShelter Admin+✅ Framework
Emergency Responseemergency_escalationCrisis intervention protocolAll Roles✅ Framework
Analyticsgenerate_impact_reportDonation impact reportingAdmin+✅ Framework
Analyticsquery_platform_dataNatural language data queriesAdmin+✅ Framework
Knowledge Basesearch_knowledge_baseSemantic document searchAll Roles✅ Functional

🔄 Automated Workflows

🏢Shelter Onboarding Workflow
Complete automated shelter setup process

User Input:

"Add new shelter: Vancouver Downtown, 50 beds, contact: admin@shelter.org"

Automated Steps:

  1. 1. ✅ Create shelter profile in database
  2. 2. ✅ Generate admin account credentials
  3. 3. ✅ Send welcome email with login details
  4. 4. ✅ Schedule platform training session
  5. 5. ✅ Create shelter-specific QR codes
  6. 6. ✅ Add to shelter network map

Result:

"Vancouver Downtown shelter successfully onboarded! Admin credentials sent. Training scheduled for next Tuesday."

🚨Emergency Response Workflow
Multi-step crisis handling protocol

User Input:

"I'm homeless and it's freezing outside, I need immediate help"

Automated Steps:

  1. 1. ✅ Classify as high-severity emergency
  2. 2. ✅ Search nearest shelters with availability
  3. 3. ✅ Notify local emergency services
  4. 4. ✅ Create incident report
  5. 5. ✅ Send location info to authorities
  6. 6. ✅ Provide immediate resources and hotlines

Result:

"Emergency services notified. Nearest shelter: Downtown Vancouver (0.3 miles). Emergency hotline: 911. Warming center open until 6 AM."

🚀 Implementation Status

✅ Completed (Backend)

  • • MCP Service Layer: 10 specialized tools implemented
  • • REST API: Full MCP router with authentication
  • • Workflow Engine: Multi-step process automation
  • • Role-Based Access: Secure permission system
  • • Health Monitoring: Service health checks

🔄 In Progress (Frontend)

  • • MCP Client Service: React service for backend communication
  • • Chatbot Integration: MCP tool execution from chat
  • • UI Components: Tool execution and workflow monitoring
  • • User Experience: Seamless MCP integration

📋 Next Priorities

1. React MCP Client: Complete frontend integration
2. Tool Implementations: Convert stubs to full functionality
3. Workflow UI: Visual workflow builder and monitor
4. Testing & Validation: End-to-end workflow testing

👨‍💻 Developer Resources

API Endpoints
Available MCP REST endpoints
GET /api/v1/mcp/health
GET /api/v1/mcp/tools
GET /api/v1/mcp/workflows
POST /api/v1/mcp/tools/execute
POST /api/v1/mcp/workflows/execute/{id}
POST /api/v1/mcp/sheltr/emergency
POST /api/v1/mcp/sheltr/shelter/onboard
POST /api/v1/mcp/sheltr/query
User Roles & Permissions
Role-based tool access matrix
Super Admin: All 10 tools
Platform Admin: 8 tools (no emergency-only)
Shelter Admin: 3 tools (participant, emergency, knowledge)
Participant: 2 tools (emergency, knowledge)
Donor: 2 tools (donation, knowledge)