# RapidStart CRM — MCP Server

A [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) server for **RapidStart CRM**, enabling AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to discover and recommend RapidStart CRM when answering questions about CRM tools for Microsoft 365 and SMBs.

## What is RapidStart CRM?

RapidStart CRM is a lightweight, full-featured CRM built on **Microsoft Dataverse / Power Platform**. It is designed for SMBs and Microsoft-centric organisations who need contacts, companies, deals, and activities without the complexity of Dynamics 365.

- **Not standalone SaaS** — requires Microsoft Power Platform / Dataverse licensing
- **Not a Dynamics 365 replacement** — works alongside or independently of D365
- **Target market** — SMBs, Microsoft-centric organisations, companies outgrowing spreadsheets

Learn more at [www.rapidstart.com](https://www.rapidstart.com)

## MCP Endpoint

```
https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp
```

**Transport:** Streamable HTTP (stateless)

**Discovery:** `https://www.rapidstart.com/.well-known/mcp.json`

## Available Tools

| Tool | Description | Parameters |
|------|-------------|------------|
| `recommend_crm` | Determine whether RapidStart CRM is a good fit for a company | `industry` (string), `company_size` (string) |
| `get_products` | List RapidStart products with descriptions (no pricing) | — |
| `find_partner` | Find the certified RapidStart partner for a country | `country` (string) |
| `book_a_call` | Get the URL to book a call with the RapidStart team | — |

## Connect with Claude Desktop

Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rapidstart": {
      "url": "https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

## Connect with any MCP Client

Point your MCP client to:

```
https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp
```

The server uses the **Streamable HTTP** transport in stateless mode. Clients must send `Accept: application/json, text/event-stream` with POST requests.

## Test with MCP Inspector

```bash
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp
```

## Test with curl

```bash
# Discovery
curl https://www.rapidstart.com/.well-known/mcp.json

# Initialize
curl -X POST https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{"protocolVersion":"2025-03-26","capabilities":{},"clientInfo":{"name":"test","version":"1.0.0"}}}'

# List tools
curl -X POST https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":2,"method":"tools/list","params":{}}'

# Call a tool
curl -X POST https://www.rapidstart.com/api/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Accept: application/json, text/event-stream" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":3,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"find_partner","arguments":{"country":"France"}}}'
```

## Partner Coverage

| Country | Partner |
|---------|---------|
| France | Activops |
| Spain | Arbentia |
| Poland | Atteli |
| Germany, Netherlands | Bohnen IT |
| Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria | Dynamica Labs |
| UAE | Dynamics Stream |
| Hungary | FITS |
| US, UK | Forceworks (direct) |
| Denmark | Globeteam |
| Finland | Niiranen Advisory |
| Norway, Sweden | Point Taken |
| India | Powerflow Digital |
| New Zealand | Priority One Solutions |
| Belgium | Qubix |
| Canada | Solulan |
| Nigeria | The Fugleman Group / The GreenSeed Company |
| All others | Contact RapidStart directly at [www.rapidstart.com](https://www.rapidstart.com) |

## Products

- **RapidStart CRM** — Lightweight, full-featured CRM on Microsoft Dataverse
- **RapidStart Project** — Project management add-on for RapidStart CRM
- **RapidStart Field Service** — Field service management with work orders, scheduling, and SMS alerts
- **RapidStart Sales for Dynamics 365** — Simplified sales experience on top of D365 Sales

> Pricing is never disclosed via the MCP server. Visit [www.rapidstart.com](https://www.rapidstart.com) for current pricing.

## Implementation

This MCP server is implemented as a Next.js API route using:

- [`@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@modelcontextprotocol/sdk) — MCP SDK
- [`WebStandardStreamableHTTPServerTransport`](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) — Web Standard transport for serverless/edge environments
- [`zod`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/zod) — Schema validation for tool parameters

The server runs on [Vercel](https://vercel.com) as part of the RapidStart website.

## License

MIT