SERVER

German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)

Rank #23,660

io.github.ianderso/german-archives-mcp

German archive finding aids (DDB); civil and church registers of BW, NRW, RLP and Hesse.

3 versions

by ianderso (13 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Oct 11, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)

German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by ianderso. It ranks #23,660 of 150,963 active servers on MCP Toplist. German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is listed on Official MCP, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 11, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 11, 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 German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) 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 German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)

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 the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 22, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR · optional
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT · optional
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL · optional
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT · optional
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR · optional
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS · optional
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add german-archives-mcp -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>" -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>" -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>" -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>" -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>" -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>" -e "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB=<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>" -- uvx german-archives-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.german-archives-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["german-archives-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.german-archives-mcp.env]
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>"
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>"
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>"
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>"
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>"
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>"
GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB = "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "german-archives-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "german-archives-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "german-archives-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "german-archives-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "german-archives-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "german-archives-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "german-archives-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "german-archives-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "german-archives-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "german-archives-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CACHE_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_TIMEOUT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_CONTACT>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_DOWNLOAD_DIR>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_DAYS>",
        "GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB": "<your GERMAN_ARCHIVES_PDF_CACHE_MB>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

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ALTERNATIVES

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MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 11, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 11, 2026
Version history: 3 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, 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 11, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 11, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

Version	Published
0.3.0	Oct 11, 2026
0.2.0	Oct 11, 2026
0.1.0	Oct 11, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)?: German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is maintained by ianderso, which publishes 13 MCP servers (30 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) have?: MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers), most recently published on Oct 11, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)?: The source code for German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is hosted at github.com/ianderso/german-archives-mcp.

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