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FieldTwin Intelligence MCP Integration

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for FieldTwin Intelligence enables you to access FieldTwin's knowledge base and API documentation directly within your preferred AI development environments. This powerful integration brings FieldTwin's comprehensive documentation and guides into external AI systems through standardized MCP tools.

Overview

FieldTwin Intelligence MCP server provides seamless integration with popular AI platforms and development environments, allowing you to leverage FieldTwin's extensive documentation and API resources within your existing workflows.

Available MCP Tools

The FieldTwin Intelligence MCP server provides two primary tools:

getApiDocs

  • Purpose: Access FieldTwin's comprehensive API documentation
  • Functionality: Search and retrieve detailed API endpoint information, parameters, examples, and technical specifications
  • Use Cases:
  • Integration development
  • API reference lookup
  • Technical documentation queries

getGuides

  • Purpose: Access FieldTwin's user guides and visual documentation
  • Functionality: Search through user manuals, tutorials, step-by-step guides, and visual content
  • Use Cases:
  • User training and onboarding
  • Feature explanation and guidance
  • Best practices lookup
  • Visual workflow references

Prerequisites

  • Active FieldTwin Intelligence subscription
  • MCP server credentials (available on request from your account manager)
  • Compatible AI platform or development environment

Platform Integrations

OpenAI AgentKit/AgentBuilder

Integrate FieldTwin Intelligence with OpenAI's AgentKit and AgentBuilder platforms to enhance your AI agents with FieldTwin knowledge.

Setup Instructions

1. Create New Workflow

  • Navigate to your OpenAI AgentKit/AgentBuilder dashboard
  • Click "Create New Workflow" or similar option
  • Choose your preferred workflow template

OpenAI Workflow Creation

2. Add New Agent

  • Within your workflow, select "Add Agent"
  • Configure your agent with appropriate settings
  • Set the agent name and description

OpenAI Agent Configuration

3. Add MCP URL to Agent Tool

  • In the agent configuration, navigate to "Tools" or "Integrations"
  • Add MCP server URL (provided by your account manager)
  • Select the getGuides tool from available options
  • Configure authentication using provided credentials

OpenAI Add Tools to Agent

OpenAI Add MCP Server

OpenAI Connect to MCP Server

OpenAI Select MCP Tools

4. Preview Your Integration

  • Use the preview functionality to test the integration
  • Try sample queries like "How do I create a new project in FieldTwin?"
  • Verify that responses include FieldTwin guide content

OpenAI Integration Preview OpenAI Integration Preview

Usage Examples

Once configured, you can ask your OpenAI agent questions like:

  • "Show me the FieldTwin API documentation for creating assets"
  • "How do I set up connections between assets in FieldTwin?"
  • "What are the best practices for project organization in FieldTwin?"

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Integrate FieldTwin Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot Studio to create custom copilots with FieldTwin knowledge.

For detailed Microsoft documentation, refer to: Microsoft Copilot Studio MCP Integration Guide

Setup Instructions

1. Create New Agent

  • Open Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Select "Create" and choose "New Agent"
  • Configure your agent with name, description, and initial settings

Microsoft Copilot Studio Agent Creation

2. Add Power App Connector

  • Navigate to "Actions" in your agent configuration
  • Select "Add an action"
  • Choose "Power Platform connector" option
  • Use Swagger to configure the connector

Microsoft Copilot Studio Connector

Microsoft Copilot Studio Connector

Swagger configuration:

swagger: '2.0'
info:
  title: FieldTwin Intelligence MCP Server API
  description: Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for FieldTwin Intelligence.
  version: 1.0.0
host: URL_OF_THE_MCP_SERVER
basePath: /
schemes:
  - https
paths:
  /mcp:
    post:
      summary: FieldTwin MCP Server
      x-ms-agentic-protocol: mcp-streamable-1.0
      operationId: InvokeMCP
      parameters:
        - in: query
          name: mcp-session-id
          type: string
          required: false
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Success
securityDefinitions: {}
3. Add Connector to Your Agent

Select Add Tool and select the FieldTwin Intelligence MCP Server

Microsoft Copilot Studio Configuration

4. Test Your Integration

  • Use the "Test" panel to validate the integration
  • Try queries related to FieldTwin functionality
  • Verify responses are pulling from FieldTwin documentation

Microsoft Copilot Studio Testing

Usage Examples

Your Microsoft Copilot can now answer questions like:

  • "What API endpoints are available for project management?"
  • "Guide me through creating a subsea layout in FieldTwin"
  • "What are the system requirements for FieldTwin?"

GitHub Copilot in VS Code

Enhance your development workflow by integrating FieldTwin Intelligence with GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code.

Setup Instructions

1. Configure MCP Settings

  • Create or navigate to your .vscode folder in your project directory
  • Add the mcp.json configuration file (provided by your account manager)
  • The configuration file contains server endpoints and authentication details
{
  "servers": {
    "FieldTwin-Intelligence": {
      "type": "sse",
      "url": "URL_OF_THE_MCP_SERVER"
    }
  }
}

2. Start MCP Server

VS Code Server Startup

3. Test in Agent Mode

  • Open GitHub Copilot chat in VS Code
  • Switch to agent mode if available
  • Test queries related to FieldTwin development

VS Code Agent Mode

VS Code Agent Mode Results

Usage Examples

With the integration active, you can:

  • Ask Copilot about FieldTwin API usage while coding
  • Access documentation without leaving your development environment

Cursor IDE

Integrate FieldTwin Intelligence with Cursor IDE for enhanced AI-assisted development with FieldTwin context.

For detailed setup instructions, refer to the official Cursor documentation: Cursor MCP Integration Guide

Setup Instructions

1. Configure MCP in Cursor

Follow the official Cursor MCP documentation for initial setup, or use mcp.json file from VS Code setup instructions

Cursor MCP Configuration


Best Practices

Query Optimization

  • Be Specific: Use precise terminology when asking about FieldTwin features
  • Context Matters: Provide context about your use case for more relevant responses
  • Tool Selection: Use getApiDocs for technical/development queries and getGuides for user-focused questions

Security Considerations

  • Access Control: Ensure only authorized team members have access to MCP configurations
  • Network Security: Use secure connections and follow your organization's security policies

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Connection Problems

  • Verify MCP server URL and credentials
  • Check network connectivity and firewall settings
  • Ensure MCP server is running and accessible, you might need to restart the server connection

Response Quality Issues

  • Refine query specificity and context
  • Try alternative phrasing for better results
  • Check if the information exists in FieldTwin documentation

Getting Support

If you encounter issues with MCP integration:

  1. Check Documentation: Review platform-specific MCP documentation
  2. Contact Support: Reach out to your FieldTwin account manager
  3. Technical Support: Submit support tickets for technical issues

Conclusion

FieldTwin Intelligence MCP integration brings powerful FieldTwin knowledge directly into your preferred AI development environments. By leveraging the getApiDocs and getGuides tools across platforms like OpenAI AgentKit, Microsoft Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot in VS Code, and Cursor, you can enhance your development workflows with comprehensive FieldTwin context and documentation.

The integration enables seamless access to FieldTwin's extensive knowledge base, improving development efficiency and reducing the need to switch between different tools and documentation sources.

For MCP server access and credentials, please contact your FutureOn Customer Success representative.