Overview
What is MCP Server – Scryfall API Interface?
This is an MCP server that interfaces with the Scryfall API to fetch and display detailed Magic: The Gathering card data. It is intended for use by MCP hosts like Claude Desktop to search cards by name, color, type, and text content.
How to use MCP Server – Scryfall API Interface?
Install Python 3.12+, uv, create a virtual environment, and install dependencies via uv pip install -r pyproject.toml. Configure your MCP host (e.g., Claude Desktop) by adding the server definition to claude_desktop_config.json with the command to run scryfall.py using uv.
Key features of MCP Server – Scryfall API Interface
- Search MTG cards by name, colors, type, and oracle text
- Outputs full card details including prices in USD/EUR
- Returns oracle text, mana cost, colors, and rarity
- Provides set name and power/toughness information
Use cases of MCP Server – Scryfall API Interface
- Ask an AI assistant to find a MTG card by name
- Search for cards matching specific colors or color combinations
- Look up card prices and set information during deck building
FAQ from MCP Server – Scryfall API Interface
What does MCP Server – Scryfall API Interface do?
It provides an MCP interface to the Scryfall API, allowing AI assistants to search Magic: The Gathering cards and retrieve detailed card data including prices.
What are the runtime requirements?
Python 3.12+ and the uv package manager are required.
Does this server require any authentication or API keys?
No, the Scryfall API is public and does not require authentication.
How is the server intended to be run?
It is designed to be run by an MCP host, such as Claude Desktop, via a configured JSON definition pointing to the uv and scryfall.py script.
