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DPLA Catalog

Rank #36,447

io.github.ianderso/dpla-catalog-mcp

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1 version

by ianderso (13 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Oct 6, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with DPLA Catalog

DPLA Catalog is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by ianderso. It ranks #36,447 of 150,963 active servers on MCP Toplist. DPLA Catalog 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 DPLA Catalog 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 DPLA Catalog

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

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

Declared in the registry install config

DPLA_API_KEY · required
DPLA_CACHE_DIR · optional
DPLA_TIMEOUT · optional
DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect DPLA Catalog and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add dpla-catalog-mcp -e "DPLA_API_KEY=<your DPLA_API_KEY>" -e "DPLA_CACHE_DIR=<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>" -e "DPLA_TIMEOUT=<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>" -e "DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL=<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>" -- uvx dpla-catalog-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.dpla-catalog-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["dpla-catalog-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.dpla-catalog-mcp.env]
DPLA_API_KEY = "<your DPLA_API_KEY>"
DPLA_CACHE_DIR = "<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>"
DPLA_TIMEOUT = "<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>"
DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL = "<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dpla-catalog-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dpla-catalog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DPLA_API_KEY": "<your DPLA_API_KEY>",
        "DPLA_CACHE_DIR": "<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>",
        "DPLA_TIMEOUT": "<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>",
        "DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dpla-catalog-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dpla-catalog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DPLA_API_KEY": "<your DPLA_API_KEY>",
        "DPLA_CACHE_DIR": "<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>",
        "DPLA_TIMEOUT": "<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>",
        "DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "dpla-catalog-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dpla-catalog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DPLA_API_KEY": "<your DPLA_API_KEY>",
        "DPLA_CACHE_DIR": "<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>",
        "DPLA_TIMEOUT": "<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>",
        "DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dpla-catalog-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dpla-catalog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DPLA_API_KEY": "<your DPLA_API_KEY>",
        "DPLA_CACHE_DIR": "<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>",
        "DPLA_TIMEOUT": "<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>",
        "DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dpla-catalog-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dpla-catalog-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DPLA_API_KEY": "<your DPLA_API_KEY>",
        "DPLA_CACHE_DIR": "<your DPLA_CACHE_DIR>",
        "DPLA_TIMEOUT": "<your DPLA_TIMEOUT>",
        "DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your DPLA_MIN_INTERVAL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 DPLA Catalogyet; 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

Glama ↗listed since Oct 6, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 7, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (1)

Version	Published
0.1.1	Oct 6, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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