AskNeedl MCP Server

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Last Updated

Jun 14, 2026

What is the AskNeedl MCP Server?

The AskNeedl MCP server gives AI agents structured, permission-aware access to AskNeedl through the Model Context Protocol. With 4 pre-built actions, agents can read, create, and update AskNeedl data on behalf of authorized users.

Willow ships the AskNeedl MCP server as part of an enterprise control plane. Every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to a full audit trail, and integrates with Splunk and Loki for SIEM visibility. Connect from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, or any custom agent. Install once, distribute org-wide, and see exactly how AskNeedl is being used by every AI agent in your stack.

Tools

ask_needl_web

Search and analyze publicly available information from across the internet. This tool performs web searches and retrieves content from news sites, blogs, websites, forums, and other publicly accessible online sources. Use for current events, general research, market trends, industry analysis.

ask_india_capital_markets

Query financial data and regulatory filings from Indian capital markets and exchanges. This tool searches through annual reports, quarterly earnings, exchange updates, notifications, board resolutions, shareholding patterns, corporate announcements, and other exchange filings from Indian companies. Use for questions about Indian company financials, governance, market performance, or regulatory compliance.

ask_us_capital_markets

Query SEC filings and financial documents from US capital markets and exchanges. This tool searches through 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K current reports, proxy statements, earnings call transcripts, investor presentations, and other SEC-mandated filings from US companies. Use for questions about US company financials, executive compensation, business operations, or regulatory disclosures. Limited to official SEC filings and related documents only.

ask_nz_capital_markets

Query New Zealand Exchange (NZX) filings and announcements from NZ capital markets and exchanges. This tool searches through annual reports, interim reports, continuous disclosure notices, substantial security holder notices, and other NZX regulatory filings from NZ companies. Use for questions about New Zealand company performance, governance, market announcements, or compliance with NZX listing rules. Access is limited to official NZX exchange documents only.

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Set Up Your AskNeedl MCP Server in Minutes

Add the following configuration to your MCP client. Authentication is handled via OAuth. Compatible with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code, n8n, and any MCP-compatible agent.

Claude Desktop

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-askneedl": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/askneedl"
    }
  }
}

Cursor

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "willow-askneedl": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/askneedl"
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

CLI

claude mcp add willow-askneedl --transport http https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/askneedl

n8n

HTTP Request Node

{
  "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/askneedl",
  "method": "POST"
}

Or click "Install with Willow" above to set up automatically with SSO and RBAC preconfigured.

Enterprise Governance for AskNeedl

Willow adds the layer AskNeedl and every other SaaS doesn't ship out of the box: every call runs behind SSO (Okta, Azure AD), enforces RBAC and least-privilege at runtime, writes to full audit logs, and detects shadow AI usage across your stack. One MCP gateway. Any agent. Every tool.

AskNeedl MCP Server FAQ

What is the AskNeedl MCP server?

The AskNeedl MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that lets AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT read and write AskNeedl data through a standardized interface. Willow hosts and governs this server so enterprises can roll it out without a security review backlog.

How is Willow's AskNeedl MCP server different from the official one?

The official AskNeedl MCP server is scoped to a single user's account and does not include enterprise governance. Willow's version adds SSO, RBAC, audit logging, shadow AI detection, and centralized control over which actions agents can take across the entire org.

Which AI clients work with the AskNeedl MCP server?

Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, ChatGPT, VS Code with MCP support, n8n, and any custom agent built with OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, Vercel AI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.

Is the AskNeedl MCP server secure? How does Willow handle authentication?

Every call runs behind your existing SSO (Okta, Azure AD). Per-user OAuth scopes the agent to exactly what that user can do in AskNeedl, nothing more. No credentials reach the LLM. Every action writes to an audit trail.

Can I limit which AskNeedl actions agents can take?

Yes. Willow lets you scope agents to specific actions, specific projects, or specific environments. Toggle actions on or off in the dashboard, or enforce policy via infrastructure-as-code through GitHub.

How do I detect shadow AskNeedl MCP servers in my org?

Willow's browser extension and discovery service surface unmanaged MCP servers, skills, and AI agents across the org. If a developer installed an unapproved AskNeedl MCP locally, you'll see it.

What does the AskNeedl MCP server cost?

Pricing depends on org size and deployment model (SaaS, dedicated cloud, self-host). See withwillow.ai/pricing or contact sales for a quote.

How do I install the AskNeedl MCP server with Willow?

Install via the Willow Connect Panel in one click, or paste the JSON snippet above into your Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code config. SSO and RBAC inherit from your existing Willow setup.