Local + RemoteFree

Artic MCP server

pipeworx-io/mcp-artic

Art Institute of Chicago MCP — wraps the ARTIC public API (free, no auth)

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Install Artic in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http artic https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artic": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add artic -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-artic
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "artic": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-artic"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Artic MCP server do?

Art Institute of Chicago MCP — wraps the ARTIC public API (free, no auth)

Is the Artic MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Artic run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Artic to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http artic https://gateway.pipeworx.io/artic/mcp

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