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Inaturalist MCP server

mrfentmen/inaturalist-mcp

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Install Inaturalist in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Inaturalist MCP server do?

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Is the Inaturalist 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 Inaturalist run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Inaturalist to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-inaturalist -- npx -y @mrfentmen/inaturalist-mcp

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