If the MCP server is connected but does not behave as expected, use the checks below to identify the most common setup, authorization, and task-related issues.
Connected but tools are not visible
Connected but tools are not visible
The client may have cached the tool list before authorization completed. Disconnect, reconnect, and restart your client if needed.Also confirm that the server URL is exactly
https://mcp.octoparse.com with no trailing slash.OAuth succeeded but tool calls fail
OAuth succeeded but tool calls fail
OAuth success only means authentication passed. The token may have expired, or your account may not have the required permission.Try disconnecting and reconnecting to refresh the token. If the error mentions permissions, check your Octoparse plan.
`search_templates` works but `execute_task` fails
`search_templates` works but `execute_task` fails
The most common cause is that the selected template supports local execution only. In that case, run it from the Octoparse desktop client instead.Another common cause is insufficient cloud run credits on your account.
`export_data` returns empty
`export_data` returns empty
Check two things:
- Whether the task has actually finished. Use
search_tasksto confirm its status. - Whether your account has permission to access that task’s data.
export_data.OAuth authorization fails or loops
OAuth authorization fails or loops