🎓 Brock University Events MCP Server

What is Brock University Events MCP Server?

An MCP server that connects to the Brock University events RSS feed, giving AI assistants access to campus events. It is designed for students and faculty to discover relevant events, filter by date or category, and get comprehensive event details.

How to use Brock University Events MCP Server?

Install Python 3.10+, clone the repository, install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, then configure Claude Desktop by adding the path to brock_events_server.py in claude_desktop_config.json. Restart Claude Desktop; a hammer icon confirms the connection.

Key features of Brock University Events MCP Server

• Real-time data from the Brock University events RSS feed
• Search events by keyword
• Timeline views for upcoming days
• Date filtering by specific date or range
• Time filtering (morning, afternoon, evening)
• Browse and filter by event categories
• Special views: this week, next week, weekend events
• Detailed event information

Use cases of Brock University Events MCP Server

• Professional development: upload your resume, filter networking events, and have Claude create elevator pitches.
• Calendar integration: filter events and create .ics files to sync with iCal or Google Calendar.
• Schedule optimization: share an image of your schedule to find and filter compatible events.

FAQ from Brock University Events MCP Server

What are the prerequisites to run the server?

Python 3.10 or higher and basic familiarity with command line operations.

How do I add the server to Claude Desktop?

Open the Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json), add the server entry with the full path to brock_events_server.py, and restart Claude Desktop.

Can I change the RSS feed source to another university?

Yes, edit line 14 in brock_events_server.py to replace the URL. Note that the parsing logic may need adaptation because different universities use different feed structures.

What tools does the server provide?

Eleven tools including get_upcoming_events, search_events, get_events_by_date, get_events_by_date_range, get_events_by_time_of_day, get_event_categories, get_events_by_category, get_event_details, get_events_this_week, get_events_next_week, and get_weekend_events.

How do I troubleshoot if Claude Desktop doesn't connect to the server?

Check the configuration file for syntax errors, verify the server file path is correct and absolute, review Claude logs (~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log on Mac, %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\mcp*.log on Windows), and restart Claude Desktop.