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Gramps Web MCP server

Scormave/gramps-web-mcp

Gramps Web genealogy: search and edit family tree records, explore ancestors, descendants, relationships and timelines, and read media with privacy-aware previews. Includes a read-only mode and Claude Desktop bundles.

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Install Gramps Web in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add gramps-web -e GRAMPS_API_URL=... -e GRAMPS_TREE_ID=... -- docker run -i --rm -e GRAMPS_API_URL -e GRAMPS_TREE_ID ghcr.io/scormave/gramps-web-mcp:2.7.0
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gramps-web": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GRAMPS_API_URL",
        "-e",
        "GRAMPS_TREE_ID",
        "ghcr.io/scormave/gramps-web-mcp:2.7.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GRAMPS_API_URL": "...",
        "GRAMPS_TREE_ID": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Gramps Web MCP server do?

Gramps Web genealogy: search and edit family tree records, explore ancestors, descendants, relationships and timelines, and read media with privacy-aware previews. Includes a read-only mode and Claude Desktop bundles.

Is the Gramps Web 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 Gramps Web 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 Web to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add gramps-web -e GRAMPS_API_URL=... -e GRAMPS_TREE_ID=... -- docker run -i --rm -e GRAMPS_API_URL -e GRAMPS_TREE_ID ghcr.io/scormave/gramps-web-mcp:2.7.0

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