Star Wars MCP Server
by johnpapa
MCP Server for the SWAPI Star Wars API. The main goal of the project is to show how an MCP server can be used to interact with APIs.
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What is Star Wars MCP Server?
The Star Wars MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to data from the SWAPI (Star Wars API). It allows users to retrieve information about Star Wars characters, planets, films, species, vehicles, and starships using a set of predefined tools.
How to use Star Wars MCP Server?
The server can be installed and used in various environments, including VS Code, Claude Desktop (via Smithery), and GitHub Copilot. Installation instructions are provided for each environment. Once installed, the server exposes a set of tools that can be invoked to retrieve specific Star Wars data. The tools accept inputs such as search terms and IDs, and return structured data.
Key features of Star Wars MCP Server
List Star Wars Characters, Planets, Films, Species, Vehicles, and Starships
Fetch Entity Details by ID
Automatic Pagination
Built-in Caching
Cache Management
Tool-based MCP Integration
Use cases of Star Wars MCP Server
Integrating Star Wars data into VS Code extensions
Using Star Wars data in Claude Desktop for AI-powered tasks
Exploring the SWAPI API through a structured interface
Building applications that require access to Star Wars data
Demonstrating MCP server integration with various tools
FAQ from Star Wars MCP Server
What is SWAPI?
What is SWAPI?
SWAPI is the Star Wars API, a RESTful API that provides access to data about Star Wars characters, planets, films, species, vehicles, and starships.
How do I install the Star Wars MCP Server in VS Code?
How do I install the Star Wars MCP Server in VS Code?
You can install it using the VS Code installation buttons at the top of the README, or manually using the command line or VS Code settings.
How do I use the tools provided by the server?
How do I use the tools provided by the server?
The tools can be invoked from within VS Code, Claude Desktop, or GitHub Copilot. Each tool has a specific description and input parameters. Refer to the 'Tools' section of the README for details.
Does the server support caching?
Does the server support caching?
Yes, the server has built-in caching to optimize performance. You can clear the cache and view cache statistics using the clear_cache and get_cache_stats tools.
Can I use this server with GitHub Copilot?
Can I use this server with GitHub Copilot?
Yes, the README provides instructions on how to configure the server to be discoverable by GitHub Copilot and how to use the tools within Copilot.