Question 1

What is Discourse MCP for Grok and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Discourse MCP for Grok is a connector that integrates your Discourse community platform with Grok AI through Ravenala's chat interface. It enables natural language interactions with your forum data, letting you analyze discussions, moderate content, and extract insights using conversational AI commands.

Question 2

How do I set up the Discourse Connector for Grok?

Accepted Answer

Setting up the Discourse Connector for Grok requires your Discourse API credentials and Grok access. Simply add the connector through Ravenala's interface, authenticate with your forum credentials, and configure permissions. The setup takes about 5 minutes with our guided wizard.

Question 3

Can Discourse AI help with community moderation tasks?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Discourse AI through Grok can automatically flag inappropriate content, identify spam patterns, analyze user sentiment, and suggest moderation actions. It learns from your community guidelines and helps maintain forum quality while reducing manual oversight workload significantly.

Question 4

What Discourse data can Grok access through the MCP connector?

Accepted Answer

The connector provides Grok access to posts, topics, user profiles, categories, and metadata based on your permissions. You control what data is accessible, ensuring privacy compliance while enabling powerful analytics and community insights through natural language queries.

Question 5

Is the Discourse MCP for Grok secure and GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. All data transmission is encrypted, and the connector respects Discourse's built-in privacy settings. User data remains on your servers, with only authorized queries processed. The system maintains full GDPR compliance and audit trails for data access.

Question 6

Can I use Grok to generate content for my Discourse community?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Grok can help create discussion topics, draft announcements, suggest replies, and generate FAQ content tailored to your community's tone and guidelines. It analyzes existing successful posts to match your forum's voice and engagement patterns perfectly.

Question 7

What are the system requirements for Discourse Grok integration?

Accepted Answer

You need Discourse version 2.8 or higher, admin API access, and a Grok subscription. The connector works with self-hosted and cloud Discourse instances. No additional server resources required since processing happens through Ravenala's optimized infrastructure.

Question 8

How does Discourse AI improve community engagement metrics?

Accepted Answer

Discourse AI analyzes user behavior patterns, identifies trending topics, suggests optimal posting times, and recommends content strategies. It helps increase reply rates, reduce bounce rates, and boost active user participation through data-driven community management insights.

Question 9

Can multiple team members use the Discourse Connector for Grok?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ravenala supports multi-user access with role-based permissions. Team members can simultaneously query Discourse data through Grok while maintaining appropriate access levels. Each user's interactions are logged for accountability and team collaboration transparency.

Question 10

What support is available for Discourse MCP troubleshooting?

Accepted Answer

Ravenala provides comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and dedicated support channels. Our team offers setup assistance, troubleshooting guides, and best practices for maximizing your Discourse AI integration. Premium users get priority technical support and custom configuration help.

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Discourse MCP tools

get-backupsList backups.

get-backups

create-backupCreate backup.

create-backup

download-backupDownload backup.

download-backup

send-download-backup-emailSend download backup email.

send-download-backup-email

admin-list-badgesList badges.

admin-list-badges

create-badgeCreate badge.

create-badge

update-badgeUpdate badge.

update-badge

list-categoriesRetrieves a list of categories.

list-categories

create-categoryCreates a category.

create-category

update-categoryUpdates a category.

update-category

list-category-topicsList topics.

list-category-topics

get-categoryShow category.

get-category

create-groupCreate a group.

create-group

get-groupGet a group.

get-group

update-groupUpdate a group.

update-group

list-group-membersList group members.

list-group-members

add-group-membersAdd group members.

add-group-members

list-groupsList groups.

list-groups

create-inviteCreate an invite.

create-invite

create-multiple-invitesCreate multiple invites.

create-multiple-invites

get-notificationsGet the notifications that belong to the current user.

get-notifications

mark-notifications-as-readMark notifications as read.

mark-notifications-as-read

list-postsList latest posts across topics.

list-posts

create-topic-post-p-mCreates a new topic, a new post, or a private message.

create-topic-post-p-m

get-postThis endpoint can be used to get the number of likes on a post using the `actions_summary` property in the response.

get-post

update-postUpdate a single post.

update-post

post-repliesList replies to a post.

post-replies

lock-postLock a post from being edited.

lock-post

perform-post-actionLike a post and other actions.

perform-post-action

list-user-private-messagesGet a list of private messages for a user.

list-user-private-messages

get-user-sent-private-messagesGet a list of private messages sent for a user.

get-user-sent-private-messages

searchSearch for a term.

search

get-siteCan be used to fetch all categories and subcategories.

get-site

get-site-basic-infoCan be used to fetch basic info about a site.

get-site-basic-info

list-tag-groupsGet a list of tag groups.

list-tag-groups

create-tag-groupCreates a tag group.

create-tag-group

get-tag-groupGet a single tag group.

get-tag-group

update-tag-groupUpdate tag group.

update-tag-group

list-tagsGet a list of tags.

list-tags