MCP Server for NASA API integration.

What is MCP Server for NASA API integration?

A server that provides access to NASA's Near Earth Object (NEO) API, allowing retrieval of asteroid data by date range for use with MCP-compatible LLMs.

How to use MCP Server for NASA API integration?

Clone the repository, run uv install, then add your NASA API key to apiconfig.py. Configure the MCP server in your LLM client (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) using uv as the command and pointing to main.py. Invoke the getNeo tool with start_date and end_date parameters.

Key features of MCP Server for NASA API integration

• Retrieves Near Earth Object data for a date range
• Single tool: getNeo
• Requires a NASA API key
• Uses uv for Python environment and dependency management
• Ready for Claude Desktop via MCP configuration

Use cases of MCP Server for NASA API integration

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FAQ from MCP Server for NASA API integration

What does this server do?

It retrieves Near Earth Object information from NASA's NEO API for a given start and end date.

What is the only available tool?

The tool is getNeo, which takes start_date and end_date as arguments.

Do I need an API key?

Yes, you must add your own NASA API key in the apiconfig.py file.

How do I set up the MCP server in Claude?

Add a configuration entry to claude_desktop_config.json with command uv and arguments pointing to the main.py file.

How do I run the server with the MCP Inspector?

Use uv run mcp dev <MYPYTHONFILE> to start the inspector and test the server.