How do I install Smartbear?

Smartbear supports both local and remote installation. For local use, install it via npm (npx) and add the configuration to your AI app. For remote access, add the server URL to your MCP configuration.

Is Smartbear safe to use?

Smartbear was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.8/10 (high risk). It has 7 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Smartbear need?

Smartbear requires the following credentials or environment variables: BEARQ_API_TOKEN, BEARQ_API_BASE_URL, BUGSNAG_AUTH_TOKEN, BUGSNAG_PROJECT_API_KEY, REFLECT_API_TOKEN, SWAGGER_API_KEY, SWAGGER_FUNCTIONAL_TESTING_API_TOKEN, SWAGGER_FUNCTIONAL_TESTING_BASE_PATH, PACT_BROKER_BASE_URL, PACT_BROKER_TOKEN, PACT_BROKER_USERNAME, PACT_BROKER_PASSWORD, ZEPHYR_API_TOKEN, ZEPHYR_BASE_URL, QTM4J_API_KEY, QTM4J_BASE_URL, QTM4J_AUTOMATION_API_KEY. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Smartbear?

Smartbear uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Smartbear MCP Server

by SmartBear

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8MCP RegistryLocalRemote

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for AI access to SmartBear tools, including BugSnag, Reflect, Swagger, PactFlow, QTM4J.

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MCP server for AI access to SmartBear tools, including BugSnag, Reflect, Swagger, PactFlow, QTM4J.

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://bugsnag.mcp.smartbear.com/mcp streamable-http: https://zephyr.mcp.smartbear.com/mcp

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

The SmartBear MCP server is a well-structured integration tool for multiple testing and monitoring platforms. Authentication is properly delegated to third-party services via environment variables, and the codebase demonstrates good security practices with appropriate use of TypeScript and Zod validation. Network access is appropriately scoped to SmartBear and partner APIs. Minor code quality observations exist, but no critical security vulnerabilities or malicious patterns were identified. Supply chain analysis found 10 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 7 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

3 files analyzed · 15 issues found

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What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

BearQ workspace API token. Leave empty to disable BearQ tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/bearq-integrationRequired

Environment variable: BEARQ_API_TOKEN

Override the BearQ public API base URL (optional). Defaults to https://api.bearq.smartbear.comOptional

Environment variable: BEARQ_API_BASE_URL

BugSnag auth token. Leave empty to disable BugSnag tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/bugsnag-integrationRequired

Environment variable: BUGSNAG_AUTH_TOKEN

BugSnag project API key (optional; narrows interactions to a single project). Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/bugsnag-integrationOptional

Environment variable: BUGSNAG_PROJECT_API_KEY

Reflect API token. Leave empty to disable Reflect tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/reflect-integrationRequired

Environment variable: REFLECT_API_TOKEN

Swagger API key. Leave empty to disable Swagger tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/swagger-portal-integrationRequired

Environment variable: SWAGGER_API_KEY

Swagger Functional Testing API token. Leave empty to disable Functional Testing tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/functional-testing-integrationRequired

Environment variable: SWAGGER_FUNCTIONAL_TESTING_API_TOKEN

Override the Swagger Functional Testing API base URL (optional). Defaults to https://api.reflect.run/v1Optional

Environment variable: SWAGGER_FUNCTIONAL_TESTING_BASE_PATH

PactFlow/Pact Broker base URL. Leave empty to disable Pact tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/contract-testing-with-pactflowOptional

Environment variable: PACT_BROKER_BASE_URL

PactFlow authentication token. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/contract-testing-with-pactflowRequired

Environment variable: PACT_BROKER_TOKEN

Pact Broker username (alternative to token). Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/contract-testing-with-pactflowOptional

Environment variable: PACT_BROKER_USERNAME

Pact Broker password (alternative to token). Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/contract-testing-with-pactflowRequired

Environment variable: PACT_BROKER_PASSWORD

The Zephyr Cloud API token for authentication. Learn more: https://support.smartbear.com/zephyr/docs/en/rest-api/api-access-tokens-management.htmlRequired

Environment variable: ZEPHYR_API_TOKEN

The Zephyr Cloud API base url. Should be changed depending on the region of your Jira instance. Learn more: https://support.smartbear.com/zephyr-scale-cloud/api-docs/#section/Authentication/Accessing-the-APIOptional

Environment variable: ZEPHYR_BASE_URL

QTM4J (QMetry Test Management for Jira) API key. Leave empty to disable QTM4J tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/qtm4j-integrationRequired

Environment variable: QTM4J_API_KEY

QTM4J base URL (optional). Defaults to https://qtmcloud.qmetry.com. Override when using a self-hosted or region-specific instance.Optional

Environment variable: QTM4J_BASE_URL

QTM4J Automation API key used exclusively by the automation import tools. Leave empty to disable automation tools. Learn more: https://developer.smartbear.com/smartbear-mcp/docs/qtm4j-integrationRequired

Environment variable: QTM4J_AUTOMATION_API_KEY

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Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

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