How do I install the datamuse mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Datamuse MCP Server

MCP server for Datamuse word-finding API

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What is the Datamuse MCP Server?

MCP server for Datamuse word-finding API

What the server does

MCP server for the Datamuse API (word search, rhymes, synonyms, and more).

datamuse-mcp is a local stdio MCP server that wraps Datamuse endpoints into validated MCP tools. It is designed for practical word-finding use cases in assistants and clients that support MCP.

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js >= 18 - npm

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
find_synonyms	find_antonyms
find_rhymes	find_similar_sounding
find_by_pattern	find_related_words
find_adjectives_for_noun	find_nouns_for_adjective
get_word_info	autocomplete

How to install the Datamuse MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datamuse": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/datamuse-mcp/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Node.js >= 18 - npm

Example prompts to try

“Use Datamuse MCP to find synonyms.”
“Use Datamuse MCP to find rhymes.”
“Use Datamuse MCP to find by pattern.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Datamuse word-finding API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.