GraceDB MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GraceDB in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add gracedb -- uvx gracedb-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gracedb": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gracedb-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add gracedb -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/izabelamaria24/gracedb-mcp:0.3.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gracedb": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/izabelamaria24/gracedb-mcp:0.3.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the GraceDB MCP server do?

LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA gravitational-wave alerts from GraceDB, plus public strain from GWOSC.

Is the GraceDB 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 GraceDB run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add GraceDB to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gracedb -- uvx gracedb-mcp

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