How do I install the nps mcp server?

This profile does not contain a verified copy-paste launch configuration. Follow the current project documentation to confirm the runtime, entry point, transport and authentication before registering it in your client.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `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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Nps MCP Server

MCP using National Park Service API

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What is the Nps MCP Server?

Nps MCP lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Nps MCP directly. MCP using National Park Service API.

What Nps MCP does

This MCP Server provides an interface to retrieve National Park Services (NPS) data. It allows users to: - Retrieve a list of national parks in a given U.S. state. - Fetch detailed information about a specific national park.

Requirements

Node.js (v18+ recommended) - npm or yarn - A valid NPS API key (available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/developer/get-started.htm) - Claude Desktop installed (for running MCP servers)

Practical notes

Maintained by amysatterlee.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Nps MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nps": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/<Path to Server>/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js (v18+ recommended) - npm or yarn - A valid NPS API key (available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/developer/get-started.htm) - Claude Desktop installed (for running MCP servers)

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

Frequently asked questions

MCP using National Park Service API 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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