Gramps Evidence MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Gramps Evidence in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add gramps-evidence -e GRAMPS_MCP_API_URL=... -e GRAMPS_MCP_USERNAME=... -e GRAMPS_MCP_PASSWORD=... -- uvx gramps-evidence-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gramps-evidence": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gramps-evidence-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GRAMPS_MCP_API_URL": "...",
        "GRAMPS_MCP_USERNAME": "...",
        "GRAMPS_MCP_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gramps Evidence MCP server do?

Read/write a self-hosted Gramps Web family tree where every fact carries a citation.

Is the Gramps Evidence 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 Gramps Evidence run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Gramps Evidence to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gramps-evidence -e GRAMPS_MCP_API_URL=... -e GRAMPS_MCP_USERNAME=... -e GRAMPS_MCP_PASSWORD=... -- uvx gramps-evidence-mcp

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