Available Hopex environment: A running Hopex environment must be available, with the relevant repository content and metamodel data accessible for querying.

MCP Server deployment: The MCP Server must be deployed and configured in the target environment so that it can expose architecture knowledge to authorized AI agents.

Configured authentication: API key authentication must be configured and managed so that access to the MCP Server is restricted to approved clients.

Network accessibility: The environment hosting the AI agent must have the required network access to reach the MCP Server endpoint, in accordance with the organization's security policies.

Compatible AI agent: A compatible AI agent must be available and properly configured to interact with the MCP Server.