Ionis Mcp

What is Ionis Mcp?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for HF radio propagation analytics, built on the IONIS dataset collection — 175M+ aggregated signatures derived from 14 billion WSPR, RBN, Contest, DXpedition, and PSK Reporter observations spanning 2005–2026. It bridges those datasets to AI assistants via MCP, allowing natural language queries about shortwave propagation. Designed for amateur radio operators, researchers, and propagation enthusiasts.

How to use Ionis Mcp?

Install with pip install ionis-mcp, then download datasets using ionis-download --bundle minimal (or recommended/full). Configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) by adding a server entry with "command": "ionis-mcp"; restart the client for the 11 tools to appear. No environment variables are needed unless using a custom data directory (--data-dir or IONIS_DATA_DIR).

Key features of Ionis Mcp

• 11 specialized tools for propagation queries — no SQL required
• 175M+ aggregated signatures from 5 major telemetry networks
• Cross-dataset comparisons (WSPR vs RBN vs Contest vs PSKR)
• Solar indices and real-time DSCOVR solar wind data included
• Read-only SQLite connections with parameterized queries
• Graceful degradation when datasets are missing

Use cases of Ionis Mcp

• Ask when 20m is open from Idaho to Europe
• Analyze how solar flux affects 15m propagation
• Compare WSPR and RBN observations on 20m between two grids
• Get live propagation forecast with POTA/SOTA band tips
• Classify paths by solar geometry (both-day, cross-terminator, both-dark)

FAQ from Ionis Mcp

What datasets does Ionis Mcp use?

The IONIS dataset collection: aggregated signatures from WSPR (93.6M), RBN (67.3M), CQ Contests (5.7M), DXpeditions (260K), and PSK Reporter (8.4M), plus solar indices and DSCOVR solar wind data. All signature tables share a common 13-column schema.

How do I install and configure Ionis Mcp?

Install with pip install ionis-mcp, then download data with ionis-download --bundle recommended. Add the server config to your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) specifying "command": "ionis-mcp". No environment variables are needed unless using a custom data directory.

Does Ionis Mcp require an internet connection?

The datasets are downloaded locally via ionis-download. Once downloaded, the server queries local SQLite files directly — no ongoing internet connection is needed.

What transports and authentication does Ionis Mcp support?

It supports stdio transport (for Claude Desktop/Code) and streamable-http transport (for MCP Inspector). No authentication is described; the server runs locally on your machine.

What are the size requirements for the datasets?

Minimal bundle ~430 MB (contest, solar, grids), recommended ~1.1 GB (adds PSKR and DSCOVR), full ~15 GB (all 9 datasets). The server works with whatever datasets are present — missing datasets degrade gracefully.