Vufind Mcp Api

What is Vufind Mcp Api?

Vufind Mcp Api is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to access the Vufind API, specifically for retrieving bibliographic records from two Vufind repositories. It is intended for developers and librarians who want to integrate Vufind catalog data into AI‑assistant workflows via the MCP standard.

How to use Vufind Mcp Api?

Install the MCP framework with pip install mcp[cli]. Clone the repository and edit the Claude Desktop configuration file by adding a myvuf entry with "type": "stdio", "command": "mcp", "args": ["run", "<full path>/vufind-mcp.py"]. Debug the server using npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector.

Key features of Vufind Mcp Api

• Provides two tools: getrecordsuncuyo and get_recordssrnd
• The get_recordssrnd tool fetches data from https://repositoriosdigitales.mincyt.gob.ar/vufind/
• Written in Python
• Based on the mcp-wikidata community template
• Designed for use with MCP‑compatible clients like Claude Desktop

Use cases of Vufind Mcp Api

• Retrieve bibliographic records from the UNCuyo Vufind repository
• Fetch records from Argentina’s Mincyt Vufind repository
• Enable AI assistants to query library catalogs through natural language

FAQ from Vufind Mcp Api

What tools does Vufind Mcp Api provide?

It provides two tools: getrecordsuncuyo (for the UNCuyo Vufind API) and get_recordssrnd (which retrieves records from https://repositoriosdigitales.mincyt.gob.ar/vufind/).

How do I install Vufind Mcp Api?

Install the MCP CLI with pip install mcp[cli], then clone or download the repository containing vufind-mcp.py.

How do I configure Vufind Mcp Api for Claude Desktop?

Add a myvuf entry to your Claude Desktop configuration file with "type": "stdio", "command": "mcp", and "args": ["run", "<full path>/vufind-mcp.py"].

Does Vufind Mcp Api require any authentication?

The README does not mention authentication; the tools appear to access public Vufind endpoints.

What transport does Vufind Mcp Api use?

It uses stdio transport, as indicated by the "type": "stdio" configuration in the Claude Desktop setup.