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MCP for VuFind

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About MCP for VuFind

a simple MCP Server for VuFind

#mcp#vufind#mcp-server

MCP for VuFind config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Vufind": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "C:/ubmcp/UBBSMCP/server.py ",
        "C:/ubmcp/UBBSMCP/config.ini"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP for VuFind?

MCP for VuFind is a lightweight Model Context Protocol server built on FastMCP that integrates VuFind’s Swagger API into an LLM such as Claude (Sonnet). It enables the LLM to search and retrieve literature from VuFind by exposing VuFind’s API endpoints as tools.

How to use MCP for VuFind?

Install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, then define API endpoints in a config.ini file accessible from your local machine. Configure Claude Desktop by editing claude_desktop_config.json with the path to server.py and config.ini, then restart Claude. A hammer icon in the interface confirms the MCP server is active.

Key features of MCP for VuFind

  • Integrates VuFind Swagger API with LLMs
  • Supports DAIA and VuFind Swagger endpoints
  • Runs locally, each API call originates from your system
  • Exposes VuFind functions as MCP tools in Claude
  • Simple pip-based installation and configuration via config.ini

Use cases of MCP for VuFind

  • Enable an LLM to search VuFind for books, articles, or other library materials
  • Combine natural language queries with VuFind’s API to retrieve structured data
  • Automate literature discovery workflows in AI-assisted research tools

FAQ from MCP for VuFind

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