Architecture¶

This page provides an overview of the 1Password MCP Server architecture.

System Overview¶

The 1Password MCP Server is designed with security and reliability as primary concerns, implementing a layered architecture that ensures secure credential access.

Key Components¶

MCP Protocol Layer¶

• Protocol Compliance: Full MCP protocol implementation
• Transport Security: Secure communication channels
• Session Management: Robust session handling

Security Layer¶

• Authentication: Secure 1Password CLI integration
• Authorization: Access control and permissions
• Audit Trail: Comprehensive logging and monitoring

Service Layer¶

• Credential Services: Core credential retrieval logic
• Validation Services: Input validation and sanitization
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error management

Design Principles¶

• Security by Design: Security considerations at every layer
• Resilience: Fault tolerance and graceful degradation
• Observability: Comprehensive monitoring and logging