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# Set up an MCP Server

Use this topic to set up and configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectivity for PPM Aviator.

In this topic:

## Start the PPM server

Start the PPM server using your standard process.

## Configure the MCP server

The MCP jar comes with the installation and is located under <PPM_HOME>/MCP.

In the same folder, update the application.yaml file with the required details:

    server:
      port: <Optional. If this is set to anything other than 8082, update server.conf; otherwise, no update is required.>

    ppm:
      baseurl: <IP address of baseURL>

## Optionally update the MCP server URL in configuration

1. Open server.conf.

2. Update the following property:

       com.kintana.core.server.MCP_SERVER_URL = http://localhost:8082/mcp

## Start the MCP server

Run the following command from the MCP folder:

    java -jar <path to jar file\ppm-mcp-server-0.0.1.jar> --spring.config.location=<path to yaml file\application.yaml>

For example: java -jar c:\MCP1\ppm-mcp-server-0.0.1.jar --spring.config.location=c:\MCP1\application.yaml

Note:

- MCP server is required only when using PPM Aviator with latest AI enablement.

- For existing/old AI features, MCP server is not required.

- Ensure that application.yaml is in the same folder as the MCP jar. If it is in a different location, specify the full path to application.yaml in the MCP jar startup command.

## Configure LLM Parameters

To configure the selected LLM provider:

1. Navigate to Administration > Integrations > AI Model Config.

2. For each supported provider (for example, Google Vertex and OpenAI):

   1. Enter required model parameters.

   2. Upload JSON (for Gemini) OR provide API key (for OpenAI).

   For example:

Note:

- You can choose the latest model, the most powerful model, or the model best suited for your use case.

- Configure proxy settings if required for network connectivity.

## Enable PPM Aviator Feature

1. Navigate to Administration > New Features > Feature Toggles.

2. Find the toggle named PPM Aviator.

3. Enable it by switching to ON.

## (Optional) Configure AA assistant skills for project risk analysis

Available from version 26.3: The AA assistant skills configuration page is available in the Administration section (under CES Admin).

1. Open the AA assistant skills configuration page.

2. Open the PPM risk analysis skill.

3. Review the prefilled skill rules and update them as needed.

4. Save the changes.

5. If needed, use Revert to restore the previous content.

The skill rules influence how project risk analysis responses are focused, such as staffing, issues, work plan tasks and schedule duration, and project health.

## See also

- PPM Aviator
- Example prompts for PPM Aviator

https://admhelp.microfocus.com PPM 8942
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