SERVER

UK National Archives Discovery

Rank #45,882

io.github.ianderso/tna-discovery-mcp

Search the UK National Archives' Discovery catalogue; find Chelsea pensioners' papers in WO 97.

1 version

by ianderso (13 servers)View repository ↗

Listed & last published

Oct 11, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with UK National Archives Discovery

UK National Archives Discovery is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by ianderso. It ranks #45,882 of 150,963 active servers on MCP Toplist. UK National Archives Discovery is listed on Official MCP, with 1 tracked version. 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 UK National Archives Discovery 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 UK National Archives Discovery

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

TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT · optional
TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL · optional
TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET · optional
TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT · optional
TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect UK National Archives Discovery and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add tna-discovery-mcp -e "TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT=<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>" -e "TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL=<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>" -e "TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET=<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>" -e "TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT=<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>" -e "TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR=<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR>" -- uvx tna-discovery-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.tna-discovery-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["tna-discovery-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.tna-discovery-mcp.env]
TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT = "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>"
TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL = "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>"
TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET = "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>"
TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT = "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>"
TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR = "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tna-discovery-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tna-discovery-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tna-discovery-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tna-discovery-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_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": {
    "tna-discovery-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tna-discovery-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tna-discovery-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tna-discovery-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tna-discovery-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tna-discovery-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_MIN_INTERVAL>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_DAILY_BUDGET>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_CONTACT>",
        "TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_DIR": "<your TNA_DISCOVERY_STATE_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

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for UK National Archives Discoveryyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Oct 11, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 11, 2026
Version history: 1 version 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 (1)

Version	Published
0.1.0	Oct 11, 2026

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FAQ

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Who maintains UK National Archives Discovery?: UK National Archives Discovery is maintained by ianderso, which publishes 13 MCP servers (30 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is UK National Archives Discovery listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — UK National Archives Discovery is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does UK National Archives Discovery have?: MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of UK National Archives Discovery, most recently published on Oct 11, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for UK National Archives Discovery?: The source code for UK National Archives Discovery is hosted at github.com/ianderso/tna-discovery-mcp.

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