How do I install the ebird 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.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `EBIRD_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Ebird MCP Server

This project integrates the eBird API with an MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server, enabling you to query bird observation data via natural language

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What is the Ebird MCP Server?

This project integrates the eBird API with an MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server, enabling you to query bird observation data via natural language directly inside

Credentials and setup notes

eBird API Key: Create an eBird account and request an API key. - Claude Desktop App: Download and install the Claude Desktop application. - Install Python (See this tutorial).

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Ebird MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ebird-api": {
      "command": "/absolute/path/to/python",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/ebird-mcp-server/server.py"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EBIRD_API_KEY": "YOUR_EBIRD_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

eBird API Key: Create an eBird account and request an API key. - Claude Desktop App: Download and install the Claude Desktop application. - Install Python (See this tutorial).

Variable	Description	Required
EBIRD_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Ebird to Prerequisites.”
“Use Ebird to Installation.”
“Use Ebird to Configuration.”

Frequently asked questions

This project integrates the eBird API with an MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server, enabling you to query bird observation data via natural language directly inside Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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