How do I install Spanning?

Spanning is a local plugin. Install it using the provided package and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

Is Spanning safe to use?

Spanning was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.8/10 (high risk). It has 2 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What credentials does Spanning need?

Spanning requires the following credentials or environment variables: SPANNING_PLATFORM, SPANNING_ADMIN_EMAIL, SPANNING_API_TOKEN, MCP_TRANSPORT, AUTH_MODE, LOG_LEVEL. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Spanning?

Spanning uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Spanning MCP Server

by Wyre Technology

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

MCP server for Spanning Cloud Backup — M365/GWS/Salesforce backups, restores, audit.

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MCP server for Spanning Cloud Backup — M365/GWS/Salesforce backups, restores, audit.

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

The Spanning Cloud Backup MCP server is well-structured with proper authentication, clear authorization boundaries, and appropriate permissions for its use case. Credentials are handled safely via environment variables or gateway headers (not hardcoded). The destructive restore operation includes user confirmation flows. Minor code quality observations around error handling and input validation do not materially impact security. Supply chain analysis found 3 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (1 critical, 1 high severity).

7 files analyzed · 7 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

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HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

process_spawn

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What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Platform: 'm365', 'gws', or 'salesforce'Optional

Environment variable: SPANNING_PLATFORM

Spanning admin account emailOptional

Environment variable: SPANNING_ADMIN_EMAIL

Spanning API tokenRequired

Environment variable: SPANNING_API_TOKEN

Transport mode for the server. Set to 'stdio' for local CLI use; the image defaults to 'http' for gateway hosting.Optional

Environment variable: MCP_TRANSPORT

Credential source: 'env' reads vars locally, 'gateway' expects header injection from the WYRE MCP Gateway.Optional

Environment variable: AUTH_MODE

Log verbosity: debug, info, warn, errorOptional

Environment variable: LOG_LEVEL

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-wyre-technology-spanning-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "AUTH_MODE": "your-auth-mode-here",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "your-log-level-here",
        "MCP_TRANSPORT": "your-mcp-transport-here",
        "SPANNING_PLATFORM": "your-spanning-platform-here",
        "SPANNING_API_TOKEN": "your-spanning-api-token-here",
        "SPANNING_ADMIN_EMAIL": "your-spanning-admin-email-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wyre-technology/spanning-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

Spanning Cloud Backup MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server exposing the Spanning Cloud Backup API to Claude and other MCP clients.

What it does

Surface SaaS backup posture for your M365, Google Workspace, or Salesforce tenants directly to AI assistants — list backed-up users, inspect covered services, browse backup history, queue restores, and audit admin activity and license usage.

Tools

Tool	Purpose
`spanning_list_users`	List backed-up users in the org
`spanning_get_user`	Fetch a single user's detail
`spanning_list_services`	List services covered for a user
`spanning_list_backups`	List backup runs for a user + service
`spanning_queue_restore`	Queue a restore (DESTRUCTIVE — requires confirmation)
`spanning_get_restore_status`	Check restore progress
`spanning_list_audit_log`	Admin audit log (date-range elicitation)
`spanning_get_license_usage`	Seats used vs purchased
`spanning_status`	Server status / health

Credentials

Local (env mode)

export SPANNING_PLATFORM="m365"        # or "gws" or "salesforce"
export SPANNING_ADMIN_EMAIL="..."
export SPANNING_API_TOKEN="..."

Hosted (gateway mode)

The WYRE MCP Gateway injects credentials per request via headers:

X-Spanning-Platform (required, one of m365 | gws | salesforce)
X-Spanning-Admin-Email (required)
X-Spanning-API-Token (required, secret)

Run

npm install
npm run build
npm start                       # stdio
MCP_TRANSPORT=http npm start    # HTTP on :8080

License

Apache 2.0 — see LICENSE.

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