SERVER

CONTENTdm State Archives

Rank #42,544

io.github.ianderso/contentdm-mcp

Search US state archives' record images on CONTENTdm; read items, pages and transcripts.

1 version

by ianderso (13 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Oct 6, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with CONTENTdm State Archives

CONTENTdm State Archives is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by ianderso. It ranks #42,544 of 150,963 active servers on MCP Toplist. CONTENTdm State Archives is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Oct 6, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 6, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What CONTENTdm State Archives can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using CONTENTdm State Archives

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 22, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR · optional
CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT · optional
CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL · optional
CONTENTDM_CONTACT · optional
CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES · optional
CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect CONTENTdm State Archives and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add contentdm-mcp -e "CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR=<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>" -e "CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT=<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>" -e "CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL=<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>" -e "CONTENTDM_CONTACT=<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>" -e "CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES=<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>" -e "CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR=<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>" -- uvx contentdm-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.contentdm-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["contentdm-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.contentdm-mcp.env]
CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR = "<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>"
CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT = "<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>"
CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL = "<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>"
CONTENTDM_CONTACT = "<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>"
CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES = "<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>"
CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR = "<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contentdm-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "contentdm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>",
        "CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT": "<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>",
        "CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "CONTENTDM_CONTACT": "<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>",
        "CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES": "<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>",
        "CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contentdm-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "contentdm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>",
        "CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT": "<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>",
        "CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "CONTENTDM_CONTACT": "<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>",
        "CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES": "<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>",
        "CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "contentdm-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "contentdm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>",
        "CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT": "<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>",
        "CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "CONTENTDM_CONTACT": "<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>",
        "CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES": "<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>",
        "CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contentdm-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "contentdm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>",
        "CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT": "<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>",
        "CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "CONTENTDM_CONTACT": "<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>",
        "CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES": "<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>",
        "CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contentdm-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "contentdm-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_CACHE_DIR>",
        "CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT": "<your CONTENTDM_TIMEOUT>",
        "CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your CONTENTDM_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "CONTENTDM_CONTACT": "<your CONTENTDM_CONTACT>",
        "CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES": "<your CONTENTDM_EXTRA_INSTANCES>",
        "CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your CONTENTDM_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by ianderso

View all ianderso servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for CONTENTdm State Archivesyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 6, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 6, 2026
Version history: 1 version tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 22, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 22, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 7, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Oct 7, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.1.0	Oct 6, 2026

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FAQ

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Who maintains CONTENTdm State Archives?: CONTENTdm State Archives is maintained by ianderso, which publishes 13 MCP servers (30 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is CONTENTdm State Archives listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — CONTENTdm State Archives is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does CONTENTdm State Archives have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of CONTENTdm State Archives, most recently published on Oct 6, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for CONTENTdm State Archives?: The source code for CONTENTdm State Archives is hosted at github.com/ianderso/contentdm-mcp.

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