QualisMcp

What is QualisMcp?

QualisMcp is an MCP server that provides access to Qualis event classification data from CAPES (Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel). It serves detailed information about academic event classifications for the 2017–2020 quadrennial, allowing users to query classifications by event acronym.

How to use QualisMcp?

Install .NET 9.0 SDK and Docker (optional). Configure the client in src/QualisMcpClient/.vscode/mcp.json to point to the server. Invoke the server using the tools Sobre (general information) or Qualis (classification by acronym).

Key features of QualisMcp

• Retrieve event classification information for 2017–2020 period
• Lookup classification of a specific event by its acronym
• Docker containerized deployment
• Built with .NET 9.0 and ModelContextProtocol SDK
• Two tools: Sobre (info) and Qualis (query)

Use cases of QualisMcp

• Researchers verifying the Qualis classification of a scientific event
• Graduate program coordinators assessing event quality metrics
• Academics gathering data for CAPES-related reporting or analysis
• Developers integrating Qualis event data into AI assistants or workflows

FAQ from QualisMcp

What is Qualis?

Qualis is a Brazilian system for evaluating academic journals and events, maintained by CAPES. It classifies publication vehicles by circulation scope and quality (A, B, C) per evaluation area, updated for the 2017–2020 quadrennial.

What tools does QualisMcp provide?

Two tools: Sobre (returns general information about event classifications) and Qualis (retrieves the classification of a specific event by its acronym).

What are the runtime requirements?

The server requires .NET 9.0 SDK or later. Docker is supported for containerized deployment but not mandatory.

How is the client configured?

The client configuration is done in src/QualisMcpClient/.vscode/mcp.json, pointing to the server endpoint. See the documentation for details on running MCP in VS Code.

What license is used?

QualisMcp is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.