Adding a Scanner for Databricks MCP Server
Add a scanner to discover, import, and sync MCPs from Databricks into Exchange. Then you can govern the MCPs and consume them in other applications.
Before You Begin
Before adding the scanner, verify that you have these prerequisites:
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Exchange Administrator permission
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Databricks Workspace access
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Workspace URL
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Databricks Client ID
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Databricks Client secret
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Service Principal requires CAN_QUERY permission on each serving endpoint to enable full discovery and invocation.
Use the Databricks Permissions API:
PATCH /api/2.0/permissions/serving-endpoints/{endpoint_id} { "access_control_list": [ { "service_principal_name": "<clientId>", "permission_level": "CAN_QUERY" } ] }API Endpoint Required Permission GET /api/2.0/serving-endpoints
CAN_VIEW or higher
GET /api/2.0/serving-endpoints/{name}
CAN_VIEW or higher
GET /api/2.0/serving-endpoints/{name}/openapi
CAN_VIEW or higher
POST /serving-endpoints/{name}/invocations
CAN_QUERY or higher
Add a Scanner for Databricks MCP Server
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Verify that you are in the business group where you want to add the scanner.
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From the sidebar in Exchange, click Scanners.
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Enter a name for the scanner.
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From Scanner Run Configuration, complete these fields or options:
Field/Option Value Run Schedule
Select a frequency and time.
Sync Review
Select an option: Auto-resolve or Ask to review.
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From Connection Configuration, complete these fields:
Field Value Provider
Select Databricks.
Platform
Select Agent Bricks.
Service Type
Select MCPs selected by default.
Authentication Method
OAuth selected by default.
Workspace URL
Enter the workspace URL.
Client ID
Enter the client ID.
Client Secret
Enter the client secret.
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Click Test Connection.
If the connection fails, review the Connection Configuration settings. Update the settings, and then test the connection again.
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To send email notifications:
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Select Advanced Settings and turn on Send Email Notifications.
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Enter an email address.
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Click Add Scanner.