Question 1

What is Discourse MCP for Sonar?

Accepted Answer

It is an integration that connects Discourse forums to Sonar so you can sync forum data, analyze engagement, and trigger workflows in Sonar using Discourse activity and metadata.

Question 2

How do I set up the integration?

Accepted Answer

Create API credentials in Discourse and Sonar, grant the required scopes, enter the keys and instance URLs in the connector, choose which data to sync, map fields, and run a test sync before enabling.

Question 3

Does it work with self-hosted Discourse?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Provide your self-hosted URL, enable HTTPS, and use an API key or OAuth app with the needed scopes. Make sure your firewall allows outbound calls from the connector to your instance.

Question 4

What data is synced between Discourse and Sonar?

Accepted Answer

Common syncs include topics, posts, users, categories, tags, likes, flags, moderation events, and aggregated metrics such as activity, growth, and engagement. You can select and filter what to sync.

Question 5

Can I build custom reports and dashboards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use Sonar to build dashboards that combine Discourse metrics (posts, active users, cohorts, sentiment if enabled) with your other data sources, add filters, and schedule report delivery.

Question 6

How does authentication and security work?

Accepted Answer

Connections use HTTPS/TLS. You authenticate with OAuth or API keys scoped to least privilege. Access is controlled by roles, and actions are audit-logged. Rotate keys regularly and enforce MFA where possible.

Question 7

Can I automate moderation or replies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can trigger workflows from flags, keywords, or sentiment signals to auto-tag, escalate, or notify teams. Automated replies are possible; set guardrails and review queues to avoid false positives.

Question 8

What does setup and onboarding typically take?

Accepted Answer

Basic setup often takes 30–60 minutes. Allow additional time for field mapping, testing, historical backfills, and dashboard design if you have complex categories or custom user fields.

Question 9

How is pricing structured?

Accepted Answer

Pricing typically depends on data volume, feature tiers, and support level. Contact sales for a quote. Trials or sandbox environments may be available for evaluation.

Question 10

What support is included?

Accepted Answer

You get documentation, email support, and troubleshooting assistance. Higher tiers may include onboarding, SLA response times, and help with custom dashboards and data modeling.

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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