Africa Data Bank MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Africa Data Bank in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add africa-data-bank -e AFRICADB_API_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e AFRICADB_API_TOKEN docker.io/jmatrixjnr/afridb-mcp-server:1.0.1

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "africa-data-bank": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "AFRICADB_API_TOKEN",
        "docker.io/jmatrixjnr/afridb-mcp-server:1.0.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "AFRICADB_API_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Africa Data Bank MCP server do?

Trusted African data, provenance, citations, and catalog search for AI agents.

Is the Africa Data Bank MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Africa Data Bank run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Africa Data Bank to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add africa-data-bank -e AFRICADB_API_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e AFRICADB_API_TOKEN docker.io/jmatrixjnr/afridb-mcp-server:1.0.1

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