what is LINE Official Account?

LINE Official Account is an MCP server implementation that connects AI agents to LINE's Messaging API, enabling automated interactions with users on the LINE platform.

how to use LINE Official Account?

1. Create a LINE Official Account and enable the Messaging API. 2. Configure environment variables (CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN, DESTINATION_USER_ID). 3. Integrate with AI agents via npx or Docker. 4. Use available tools to send messages, manage rich menus, or retrieve user data.

key features of LINE Official Account?

• Integration with LINE Messaging API for AI-driven conversations
• Support for text/flex message sending and broadcasting
• Rich menu management (create, delete, set default)
• User profile and message quota tracking
• Compatibility with MCP-supported AI agents like Claude Desktop

use cases of LINE Official Account?

1. Building customer support chatbots for LINE users
2. Automated marketing campaigns via broadcast messages
3. Personalized user interactions using AI-generated content
4. Managing LINE account features programmatically

FAQ from LINE Official Account?

• Is this compatible with any AI agent?

Requires AI agents supporting the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

• What installation options exist?

Available via npx or Docker deployment.

• Can I send rich media messages?

Supports flex messages with customizable layouts (bubbles, carousels).

• Is this production-ready?

Currently in preview version with experimental features.

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LINE Bot MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates the LINE Messaging API to connect an AI Agent to the LINE Official Account.

[!NOTE] This repository is provided as a preview version. While we offer it for experimental purposes, please be aware that it may not include complete functionality or comprehensive support.

Tools

1. push_text_message
   • Push a simple text message to a user via LINE.
   • Inputs:
     • user_id (string?): The user ID to receive a message. Defaults to DESTINATION_USER_ID. Either user_id or DESTINATION_USER_ID must be set.
     • message.text (string): The plain text content to send to the user.
2. push_flex_message
   • Push a highly customizable flex message to a user via LINE.
   • Inputs:
     • user_id (string?): The user ID to receive a message. Defaults to DESTINATION_USER_ID. Either user_id or DESTINATION_USER_ID must be set.
     • message.altText (string): Alternative text shown when flex message cannot be displayed.
     • message.content (any): The content of the flex message. This is a JSON object that defines the layout and components of the message.
     • message.contents.type (enum): Type of the container. 'bubble' for single container, 'carousel' for multiple swipeable bubbles.
3. broadcast_text_message
   • Broadcast a simple text message via LINE to all users who have followed your LINE Official Account.
   • Inputs:
     • message.text (string): The plain text content to send to the users.
4. broadcast_flex_message
   • Broadcast a highly customizable flex message via LINE to all users who have added your LINE Official Account.
   • Inputs:
     • message.altText (string): Alternative text shown when flex message cannot be displayed.
     • message.content (any): The content of the flex message. This is a JSON object that defines the layout and components of the message.
     • message.contents.type (enum): Type of the container. 'bubble' for single container, 'carousel' for multiple swipeable bubbles.
5. get_profile
   • Get detailed profile information of a LINE user including display name, profile picture URL, status message and language.
   • Inputs:
     • user_id (string?): The ID of the user whose profile you want to retrieve. Defaults to DESTINATION_USER_ID.
6. get_message_quota
   • Get the message quota and consumption of the LINE Official Account. This shows the monthly message limit and current usage.
   • Inputs:
     • None
7. get_rich_menu_list
   • Get the list of rich menus associated with your LINE Official Account.
   • Inputs:
     • None
8. delete_rich_menu
   • Delete a rich menu from your LINE Official Account.
   • Inputs:
     • richMenuId (string): The ID of the rich menu to delete.
9. set_rich_menu_default
   • Set a rich menu as the default rich menu.
   • Inputs:
     • richMenuId (string): The ID of the rich menu to set as default.
10. cancel_rich_menu_default
    • Cancel the default rich menu.
    • Inputs:
      • None

Installation (Using npx)

requirements:

• Node.js v20 or later

Step 1: Create LINE Official Account

This MCP server utilizes a LINE Official Account. If you do not have one, please create it by following this instructions.

If you have a LINE Official Account, enable the Messaging API for your LINE Official Account by following this instructions.

Step 2: Configure AI Agent

Please add the following configuration for an AI Agent like Claude Desktop or Cline.

Set the environment variables or arguments as follows:

• CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN: (required) Channel Access Token. You can confirm this by following this instructions.
• DESTINATION_USER_ID: (optional) The default user ID of the recipient. If the Tool's input does not include user_id, DESTINATION_USER_ID is required. You can confirm this by following this instructions.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "line-bot": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@line/line-bot-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN" : "FILL_HERE",
        "DESTINATION_USER_ID" : "FILL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Installation (Using Docker)

Step 1: Create LINE Official Account

This MCP server utilizes a LINE Official Account. If you do not have one, please create it by following this instructions.

If you have a LINE Official Account, enable the Messaging API for your LINE Official Account by following this instructions.

Step 2: Build line-bot-mcp-server image

Clone this repository:

git clone git@github.com:line/line-bot-mcp-server.git

Build the Docker image:

docker build -t line/line-bot-mcp-server .

Step 3: Configure AI Agent

Please add the following configuration for an AI Agent like Claude Desktop or Cline.

Set the environment variables or arguments as follows:

• mcpServers.args: (required) The path to line-bot-mcp-server.
• CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN: (required) Channel Access Token. You can confirm this by following this instructions.
• DESTINATION_USER_ID: (optional) The default user ID of the recipient. If the Tool's input does not include user_id, DESTINATION_USER_ID is required. You can confirm this by following this instructions.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "line-bot": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "-e",
        "DESTINATION_USER_ID",
        "line/line-bot-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN" : "FILL_HERE",
        "DESTINATION_USER_ID" : "FILL_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Versioning

This project respects semantic versioning

See http://semver.org/

Contributing

Please check CONTRIBUTING before making a contribution.