MD5-MCP

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MD5-MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) provider for calculating MD5 hashes from various data types. It provides tools to calculate MD5 hashes from strings, JSON data, and base64-encoded binary data.

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What is MD5-MCP?

MD5-MCP is an MCP provider that calculates MD5 hashes from strings, JSON data, and base64-encoded binary data. It allows integration with MCP-compatible clients like Claude for Desktop.

How to use MD5-MCP?

Install the provider globally or locally using npm or manually by cloning the repository. Start the provider using the command line. Configure Claude for Desktop to use the provider by adding it to the mcpServers configuration.

Key features of MD5-MCP

Calculate MD5 hashes from plain text strings with optional whitespace trimming
Calculate MD5 hashes from various JSON data types
Calculate MD5 hashes from base64-encoded binary data
Control formatting options (like preserving whitespace or JSON formatting)

Use cases of MD5-MCP

Data integrity checks
Hashing strings for comparison
Hashing JSON data for versioning
Hashing base64-encoded binary data

FAQ from MD5-MCP

How do I install MD5-MCP?

You can install it globally using npm install -g md5-mcp, locally within your project, or manually by cloning the repository and installing dependencies.

How do I start the provider?

If installed globally, use the command md5-mcp. If installed locally, use npx md5-mcp.

How do I configure MD5-MCP with Claude for Desktop?

Add a configuration block to your Claude for Desktop settings under mcpServers specifying the command to run the provider.

What data types can I hash?

You can hash strings, JSON data (strings, numbers, booleans, objects, arrays), and base64-encoded binary data.

Is MD5 secure for sensitive applications?

No, MD5 is no longer considered cryptographically secure for sensitive applications. It is suitable for data integrity checks but not for security-critical applications.