Introducing the Revel Digital MCP Server: AI-Powered Digital Signage Management

We're announcing the preview release of the Revel Digital MCP Server, a groundbreaking integration that brings the power of AI agents to digital signage management. This new tool transforms how you interact with your digital signage infrastructure by enabling natural language control through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Revolutionizing Digital Signage with Headless CMS Capabilities

The Revel Digital MCP Server represents a paradigm shift in digital signage management. By exposing our comprehensive REST API through MCP, we've enabled true headless CMS functionality that can be controlled entirely through AI agents. This means you can now manage your entire digital signage network using conversational AI, making complex operational tasks as simple as describing what you want to accomplish.

What Makes This Special?

Conversational Control: Transform complex API calls into natural language commands. Instead of navigating through multiple dashboard screens or writing API scripts, simply tell your AI assistant what you need.

Headless Architecture: Leverage Revel Digital as a headless CMS, allowing AI agents to programmatically manage content, schedules, devices, and analytics without traditional UI constraints.

Universal AI Compatibility: Works with popular AI platforms including Claude Desktop, BoltAI, and any other MCP-compatible AI assistant.

Key Capabilities

Through the MCP server, AI agents can help you:

• Device Management: Monitor device status, configure settings, and deploy updates across your network
• Content Operations: Upload media, create playlists, and manage digital assets
• Schedule Automation: Set up complex scheduling rules and campaigns
• Analytics & Reporting: Access performance data and generate insights
• Real-time Monitoring: Track system health and troubleshoot issues

Getting Started with Claude Desktop

Setting up the Revel Digital MCP Server with Claude Desktop is straightforward. Here's a complete example:

Configuration (Claude Desktop)

You can find the MCP server config in the Claude Desktop settings under the Developer section. Click the Edit Config button to open the file.

Configure Claude Desktop to utilize the Revel Digital MCP server

Or, locate and edit your Claude Desktop configuration file directly from these locations:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Roaming\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Add the server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "revel-digital": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@reveldigital/reveldigital-mcp-server@latest"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY_APIKEYINHEADER": "your-revel-digital-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Usage Example

Once configured, restart Claude Desktop and you can start managing your digital signage with natural language:

You: "Show me all my online devices and their current status"

Claude: Uses the MCP server to fetch device data and provides a formatted summary of all online devices, their locations, last check-in times, and current playlist status.

You: "Create a new playlist called 'Holiday Promotions' and add all images from my media library that have 'holiday' in the name"

Claude: Creates the playlist, searches your media library for holiday-themed content, and adds matching items to the new playlist.

You: "Schedule the Holiday Promotions playlist to run on all lobby displays from December 1st through January 2nd, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM"

Claude: Sets up the scheduling rules and applies them to the appropriate device group.

Beyond Basic Management: AI Agent Ecosystem

The true power of the headless CMS approach becomes apparent when combining multiple AI agents to create comprehensive workflows. Here's an example of how different agents can work together:

Multi-Agent Workflow Example

Scenario: Creating a complete promotional campaign for a restaurant chain

Step 1 - Content Creation Agent:

You: "Create a promotional image for our new winter menu featuring warm soups and seasonal ingredients"

AI image generation agent creates custom promotional graphics

Step 2 - Content Sourcing Agent:

You: "Find high-quality stock photos of winter comfort foods that match our brand aesthetic"

AI agent searches stock photo databases and curates appropriate images

Step 3 - Revel Digital Integration:

You: "Upload these images to my Revel Digital media library, create a playlist called 'Winter Menu 2025', and schedule it to display on all restaurant locations during lunch hours"

Claude with Revel Digital MCP server handles the technical implementation

API Credentials Setup

You'll need API credentials from your Revel Digital account which the MCP server uses to perform its actions:

1. Log into your Revel Digital dashboard
2. Navigate to Account Information > Developer API
3. Generate an API key
4. Use this key in your MCP server environment configuration

Here be Dragons🐉

Note that AI can and will interpret your requests in sometimes unexpected ways. This includes the ability to move and/or delete devices, media, etc. It's recommended to always restrict the permissions of the API role to read-only when not expecting to utilize AI for updates or deletes.

Restrict your API role to read-only when testing, or not utilizing read/write operations

The Future of Digital Signage Management

This release represents more than just a new tool—it's a glimpse into the future of digital signage management. By combining AI agents with our robust CMS platform, we're enabling:

• Reduced Learning Curves: New team members can manage complex signage networks through natural conversation
• Increased Efficiency: Automate routine tasks and complex workflows through AI-driven processes
• Enhanced Accessibility: Make digital signage management accessible to non-technical users
• Scalable Operations: Manage large networks more effectively with AI assistance

Open Source

The Revel Digital MCP Server is open source and available on GitHub. We encourage community contributions and feedback as we continue to expand its capabilities.

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/RevelDigital/reveldigital-mcp-server

Developer Resources

For complete documentation, authentication details, and advanced configuration options, visit our developer portal:

🔗 https://developer.reveldigital.com

The developer portal includes:

• Complete REST API documentation
• Authentication and security guidelines
• Code examples and SDKs
• Integration best practices

Get Started Today

Ready to transform your digital signage management experience? Install the Revel Digital MCP Server today and discover the power of AI-driven CMS operations. Whether you're managing a single display or a global network, our MCP server makes complex tasks simple and routine operations effortless.

Join us in ushering in the next era of digital signage management—where AI agents and headless CMS architecture combine to create unprecedented efficiency and capability.

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For support and questions, visit our support site or contact our developer support team. We're excited to see what you build with this new capability!