MCP For VuFind
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MCP For VuFind

A simple MCP server project based on FastMCP, aiming to integrate VuFind's Swagger API into LLMs (such as Sonet), enabling LLMs to search for literature through VuFind.
2.5 points
4.9K

What is MCP for VuFind?

MCP for VuFind is a simple server based on fastmcp. It acts as a bridge between large language models (such as Claude) and the VuFind library system. Through this service, AI assistants can directly access VuFind's API to search for and obtain literature information.

How to use MCP for VuFind?

The basic usage involves installing Python dependencies, configuring API endpoints, and then setting up the MCP server connection in LLMs such as Claude. After completion, the AI assistant can directly call VuFind's search function.

Applicable scenarios

It is most suitable for scenarios where an AI assistant is needed to help find academic literature and book information, such as academic research and finding reference materials for thesis writing.

Main features

VuFind API integration
Seamlessly connect to VuFind's Swagger API, enabling LLMs to perform literature searches
DAIA support
Support DAIA (Document Availability Information API), allowing querying of literature availability status
Local execution
The MCP server runs locally, and all API calls originate from your system, ensuring data security
Advantages
Enable AI assistants to have professional literature search capabilities
Simple configuration and easy to integrate into existing workflows
Local operation mode ensures privacy and security
Limitations
Requires local installation and configuration
Only supports VuFind and DAIA systems
API endpoints need to be accessible locally

How to use

Install dependencies
Use pip to install the required Python dependency packages
Configure API endpoints
Edit the config.ini file and set your VuFind API endpoints
Configure Claude
Add the MCP server configuration in the Claude settings

Usage examples

Academic research support
Let the AI assistant find relevant literature during the research process
Library resource query
Query the collection status of a specific book

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is an MCP server needed?
How do I know if the MCP server is working properly?
Can multiple VuFind systems be connected simultaneously?

Related resources

fastmcp project
The basic code library for this project
VuFind official website
The official website of the VuFind library system
DAIA standard
Standard description of the Document Availability Information API

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
    "mcpServers": {
      "Vufind": {
        "command": "python",
        "args": [
          "C:/ubmcp/UBBSMCP/server.py ",
          "C:/ubmcp/UBBSMCP/config.ini"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
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