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DPLA Catalog MCP server

ianderso/dpla-catalog-mcp

Search the Digital Public Library of America; reach the holding institution's record and images.

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Install DPLA Catalog in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add dpla-catalog -e DPLA_API_KEY=... -- uvx dpla-catalog-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dpla-catalog": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dpla-catalog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DPLA_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the DPLA Catalog MCP server do?

Search the Digital Public Library of America; reach the holding institution's record and images.

Is the DPLA Catalog 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 DPLA Catalog run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add DPLA Catalog to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add dpla-catalog -e DPLA_API_KEY=... -- uvx dpla-catalog-mcp

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