MCP JSONPlaceholder MCP Server

A modern Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with FastMCP that provides access to the JSONPlaceholder API - a free fake REST API for testing

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP JSONPlaceholder MCP Server?

A modern Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with FastMCP that provides access to the JSONPlaceholder API - a free fake REST API for testing and prototyping.

Configuration and credentials

  • Python 3.10+ - uv package manager

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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.

ToolWhat it does
get_postsRetrieve all posts or a specific post by ID
get_usersRetrieve all users or a specific user by ID
get_commentsRetrieve comments, optionally filtered by post ID
get_albumsRetrieve albums, optionally filtered by user ID
get_photosRetrieve photos, optionally filtered by album ID
get_todosRetrieve todos, optionally filtered by user ID
create_postCreate a new post (simulated)
search_postsSearch posts by title or body content

Configuration

  • Python 3.10+ - uv package manager

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP JSONPlaceholder to get posts.”
  • “Use MCP JSONPlaceholder to get users.”
  • “Use MCP JSONPlaceholder to get comments.”

Frequently asked questions

A modern Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with FastMCP that provides access to the JSONPlaceholder API - a free fake REST API for testing and prototyping. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.