Generic Container MCP Server Instructions
This folder contains examples of Container MCP server templates for SAS Retrieval Agent Manager (RAM).
A Container MCP server in RAM is a containerized tool server that you register as a template and then instantiate in the “MCP Tools” page for agent use.
Container templates typically define:
- Container image
- Startup arguments
- Transport protocol, port, and base path
- Authentication settings
- Environment variables (including secrets)
- Optional configuration file content
Creating a New Container MCP Server Template
- In RAM Code Templates, create a new Container MCP server template.
- Enter the container image and startup arguments.
- Configure transport settings (for example, HTTP), port, and base path.
- Configure authentication if it is required by the container.
- Define required environment variables.
- Save and publish the template.
- In the “MCP Tools” page, instantiate the template and provide runtime values for environment variables.
Authentication (Optional)
If your container is hosted in a registry that requires authentication, use this tab to enter the credentials that are needed to access the image.
Environment Variables (Optional)
Refer to the container image’s documentation for any required environment variables.
Configuration File (Optional)
This file is mounted in the MCP container at the path given (default is ‘/tmp/config/tools.yaml’). Consult the container image’s documentation for details on how to use this file.