Marvel MCP Server
by DanWahlin
An MCP server for the Marvel Developer API, enabling interaction with characters and comics data. It demonstrates how an MCP server hosted using Azure Functions can be used to interact with APIs.
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What is Marvel MCP Server?
This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to the Marvel Comics API. It allows users to fetch information about Marvel characters and comics using a variety of filters and parameters.
How to use Marvel MCP Server?
- Sign up for a Marvel Developer API account and get your API keys.
- Clone the repository.
- Configure the
.envfile with your API keys and other settings. - Install dependencies and build the project using
npm installandnpm run build. - Start the Azure Functions host locally using
npm start. - Configure an MCP host like Claude Desktop or GitHub Copilot to connect to the server.
Key features of Marvel MCP Server
List Marvel Characters with filters
Fetch a Marvel Character by ID
Fetch Comics for a Character with filters
Tool-based MCP integration
Environment Configuration using .env file
Use cases of Marvel MCP Server
Integrating Marvel Comics data into applications
Building chatbots that can answer questions about Marvel characters and comics
Creating tools that allow users to explore the Marvel universe
Using the server with Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools like VS Code and Claude
FAQ from Marvel MCP Server
What is the Marvel Developer API?
What is the Marvel Developer API?
The Marvel Developer API provides access to Marvel's vast library of comics information.
How do I get Marvel API keys?
How do I get Marvel API keys?
Sign up for a Marvel Developer API account at developer.marvel.com/documentation/getting_started.
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers allow tools like VS Code and Claude to interact with external data sources.
How do I configure the MCP server with Claude Desktop?
How do I configure the MCP server with Claude Desktop?
Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file.
How do I use the tools in GitHub Copilot?
How do I use the tools in GitHub Copilot?
Open GitHub Copilot in Agent mode, refresh the server list, and select the tools from the repo.