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NARA Catalog MCP server

ianderso/nara-catalog-mcp

Genealogical research in the US National Archives Catalog: records, transcriptions, page images.

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Install NARA Catalog in Claude Code

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does the NARA Catalog MCP server do?

Genealogical research in the US National Archives Catalog: records, transcriptions, page images.

Is the NARA 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 NARA 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 NARA Catalog to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add nara-catalog -e NARA_API_KEY=... -- uvx nara-catalog-mcp

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