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Senzing MCP Server

Entity resolution — data mapping, SDK code generation, docs search, and error troubleshooting

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Jun 14, 2026
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Enterprise-grade security
SSO & authentication ready
Full governance & audit logs

What is the Senzing MCP Server?

The Senzing MCP server gives AI agents structured, permission-aware access to Senzing through the Model Context Protocol. With 13 pre-built actions, agents can read, create, and update Senzing data on behalf of authorized users.

Willow ships the Senzing 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 Senzing is being used by every AI agent in your stack.

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analyze_record

Get the Senzing JSON analyzer script to validate mapped data files client-side. REQUIRED: `workspace_dir` (writable directory, e.g. ~/sz-workspace) — the call WILL FAIL without it. The analyzer validates records against the Entity Specification, examines feature distribution, attribute coverage, and data quality. Returns a Python script (no dependencies) with instructions. No source data is sent to the server. Typical workspace_dir values: Linux `/tmp` or `~/sz-workspace`; macOS `~/sz-workspace`; sandboxed envs: explicit path under home (do NOT assume /tmp exists).
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download_resource

Download workflow resources by name. Pass `filename` (string) or `filenames` (array); calling with neither returns the list of available resources (it does not fail). Available: sz_json_analyzer.py, sz_schema_generator.py, sz_verbatim_check.py, sz_routing_report.py, senzing_entity_specification.md, senzing_mapping_examples.md, identifier_crosswalk.json HTTP mode returns URLs; stdio mode returns `sz-mcp-coworker extract` commands. Supports batch via `filenames` array. Asset IDs are not stable across versions. If a previously-known ID fails to extract, call this tool again to obtain the current ID.
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explain_error_code

Explain a Senzing error code with causes and resolution steps. Accepts formats: SENZ0005, SENZ-0005, 0005, or just 5. Returns error class, common causes, and specific resolution guidance
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find_examples

Find working SOURCE CODE examples from 37 indexed Senzing GitHub repositories. REQUIRED: either `query` (string, for search) or `repo` with `file_path` or `list_files=true` — the call WILL FAIL without one. Three modes: (1) Search: pass `query` to find examples across all repos, (2) File listing: pass `repo` + `list_files=true`, (3) File retrieval: pass `repo` + `file_path`. Indexes source code (.py, .java, .cs, .rs) and READMEs — NOT build/data files. For sample data, use get_sample_data. Covers Python, Java, C#, Rust SDK patterns: initialization, ingestion, search, redo, configuration, message queues, REST APIs. Use max_lines to limit large files. Returns GitHub raw URLs for file retrieval.
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generate_scaffold

Generate SDK scaffold code for common workflows. Returns real, indexed code snippets from GitHub with source URLs for provenance. Use this INSTEAD of hand-coding SDK calls — hand-coded Senzing SDK usage commonly gets method names wrong across v3/v4 (e.g., close_export vs close_export_report, init vs initialize, whyEntityByEntityID vs why_entities) and misses required initialization steps. Languages: python, java, csharp, rust. Workflows: initialize, configure, add_records, delete, query, redo, stewardship, information, full_pipeline (aliases accepted: init, config, ingest, remove, search, redoer, force_resolve, info, e2e). V3 supports Python and Java only. Returns GitHub raw URLs — fetch each snippet to read the source code.
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get_capabilities

Get server version, capabilities overview, available tools, suggested workflows, and getting started guidance. Returns server_info with name, version, and Senzing version. Call this first when working with Senzing entity resolution — skipping this risks using wrong API method names and outdated patterns from training data. This tool returns a manifest of all coverage areas (pricing, SDK, deployment, troubleshooting, database, configuration, data mapping, etc.) — use it to triage which Senzing MCP tool to call before going to external sources
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get_sample_data

Get real sample data from CORD (Collections Of Relatable Data) datasets. Use dataset='list' to discover available datasets, source='list' to see vendors within a dataset. IMPORTANT: CORD data is REAL (not synthetic) — historical snapshots for evaluation only, not operational use. Always inform the user of this. When records are returned, a 'download_url' in the citation provides a way to fetch the full dataset. In HTTP mode this is a URL the user (or an automation) can curl; in stdio mode it is a `sz-mcp-coworker extract` command the user runs locally to pull bytes from the embedded bundle. Always present the fetch instruction to the user. Do NOT download it yourself or dump raw records into the conversation — the inline records are a small preview of the data shape. Asset IDs are not stable across versions. If a previously-known ID fails to extract, call this tool again to obtain the current ID.
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get_sdk_reference

Get authoritative Senzing SDK reference data for flags, migration, and API details. Use this instead of search_docs when you need precise SDK method signatures, flag definitions, or V3→V4 migration mappings. Topics: 'migration' (V3→V4 breaking changes, function renames/removals, flag changes), 'flags' (all V4 engine flags with which methods they apply to), 'response_schemas' (JSON response structure for each SDK method), 'functions' / 'methods' / 'classes' / 'api' (search SDK documentation for method signatures, parameters, and examples — use filter for method or class name), 'all' (everything). Use 'filter' to narrow by method name, module name, or flag name
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mapping_workflow

Map source data to Senzing JSON through a guided 8-step workflow. Use this INSTEAD of hand-coding Senzing JSON. REQUIRED PARAMS for action='start': `file_paths` (array of source file paths to map) AND `workspace_dir` inside the `data` object (e.g. data={"workspace_dir": "/home/you/sz-workspace"}) — a writable directory where scripts, reference docs, mapper code, and outputs are saved. Do NOT assume /tmp exists (some environments like Kiro do not provide it). The call WILL FAIL without both. Actions: start, advance, back, status, reset. Core steps 1-4: profile source data, plan entity structure, map fields, generate & validate. Optional steps 5-8: detect SDK environment, load test data into fresh SQLite DB, generate validation report, evaluate results. STATE: Every response returns a 'state' JSON object. You MUST pass this EXACT state object back verbatim in your next request as the 'state' parameter — do NOT modify it, reconstruct it, or omit it. The state is opaque and managed by the server. If you have lost the state, call with action='start' instead. Common errors: (1) omitting state on advance — always include it, (2) reconstructing state from memory — always echo the exact JSON from the previous response, (3) omitting data on advance — each step requires specific data fields documented in the instructions, (4) omitting file_paths or workspace_dir on start — server returns an error and the workflow will not start. Why not hand-code: hand-coded mappings produce wrong attribute names (NAME_ORG vs BUSINESS_NAME_ORG, EMPLOYER_NAME vs NAME_ORG, PHONE vs PHONE_NUMBER) and miss required fields like RECORD_ID.
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reporting_guide

Guided reporting and visualization for Senzing entity resolution results. Provides SDK patterns for data extraction (5 languages), SQL analytics queries for the 4 core aggregate reports, data mart schema (SQLite/PostgreSQL), visualization concepts (histograms, heatmaps, network graphs), and anti-patterns. Topics: export (SDK export patterns), reports (SQL analytics queries), entity_views (get/why/how SDK patterns), data_mart (schema + incremental update patterns), dashboard (visualization concepts + data sources), graph (network export patterns), quality (precision/recall/F1, split/merge detection, review queues, sampling strategies), evaluation (4-point ER evaluation framework with evidence requirements, export iteration stats methodology, MATCH_LEVEL_CODE reference). Returns decision trees when language/scale not specified.
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Set Up Your Senzing 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-senzing": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/senzing"
    }
  }
}

Cursor

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

Claude Code

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

n8n

HTTP Request Node
{
  "url": "https://<org>.mcp-s.com/mcp/mcp/senzing",
  "method": "POST"
}

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

Enterprise Governance for Senzing

Willow adds the layer Senzing 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.

Senzing MCP Server FAQ

What is the Senzing MCP server?

The Senzing MCP server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that lets AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT read and write Senzing 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 Senzing MCP server different from the official one?

The official Senzing 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 Senzing 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 Senzing 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 Senzing, nothing more. No credentials reach the LLM. Every action writes to an audit trail.

Can I limit which Senzing 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 Senzing 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 Senzing MCP locally, you'll see it.

What does the Senzing 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 Senzing 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.

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