Overview
What is Cricket MCP Server?
Cricket MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides comprehensive cricket data from Cricbuzz, including real-time statistics, player information, match schedules, and news updates. It is designed for developers building AI-powered cricket assistants or integrating cricket data into MCP-compatible applications.
How to use Cricket MCP Server?
Install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, then configure the server in an MCP client using the command python cricket_server.py with stdio transport. Optionally run the Gradio web UI by setting the GOOGLE_API_KEY environment variable and executing python cricket_gradio.py.
Key features of Cricket MCP Server
- Player statistics across Test, ODI, and T20 formats
- Live match fetching with current status
- Upcoming match schedule retrieval
- Latest cricket news headlines and descriptions
- Comprehensive error handling for network and data issues
Use cases of Cricket MCP Server
- Get detailed batting and bowling stats for a specific player across formats
- Monitor ongoing cricket matches in real time
- Plan viewing by fetching upcoming match schedules
- Stay updated with the latest cricket news through automated queries
FAQ from Cricket MCP Server
What data source does the server use?
It scrapes data from Cricbuzz.com and uses Google Search for player profile discovery.
Does the server require an API key?
No API key is required for the basic MCP server. The Gradio demo optionally needs a Google Gemini API key set via the GOOGLE_API_KEY environment variable.
What transport does the server use?
It uses stdio transport by default, compatible with most MCP clients.
What are the main dependencies?
The server requires Python packages: fastmcp, requests, beautifulsoup4, lxml, and googlesearch-python.
Are there any known limitations or warnings?
The tool scrapes public websites; users must ensure compliance with the websites' terms of service. The authors are not responsible for misuse.
