How do I install the ravelry 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 `RAVELRY_ACCESS_KEY`, `RAVELRY_PERSONAL_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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Ravelry MCP Server

MCP server for the Ravelry knitting/crochet API

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What is the Ravelry MCP Server?

MCP server for the Ravelry knitting/crochet API

What it actually does

An MCP server that gives Claude full access to the Ravelry knitting and crochet API — pattern search, yarn database, and your personal notebook (queue, stash, projects, favorites, library).

Configuration

Node.js 18 or later - A free Ravelry account - Claude Desktop

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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
ravelry_whoami	Verify credentials and return the authenticated user's username, avatar, and profile URL
search_patterns	query, craft, availability, yarn_weight, difficulty_min, difficulty_max, fit, pc, colors, page, page_size, sort
get_pattern	id (required)
get_patterns	ids[] (required, max 100)
search_yarns	query, weight, fiber_type, company_name, rating_min, discontinued, page, page_size, sort
get_yarn	id (required)
get_yarns	ids[] (required, max 100)
get_current_user	—
get_queue	query, page, page_size
add_to_queue	pattern_id, stash_id?, sort_position?
remove_from_queue	queue_entry_id
get_stash	query, weight, color_family, stash_status, page, page_size
get_projects	status, craft, page, page_size
update_project	id (required), status, completed, started, progress, notes, name

How to install the Ravelry MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ravelry": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ravelry-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "RAVELRY_ACCESS_KEY": "your_access_key_here",
        "RAVELRY_PERSONAL_KEY": "your_personal_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js 18 or later - A free Ravelry account - Claude Desktop

Variable	Description	Required
RAVELRY_ACCESS_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
RAVELRY_PERSONAL_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Ravelry to ravelry whoami.”
“Use Ravelry to search patterns.”
“Use Ravelry to get pattern.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for the Ravelry knitting/crochet API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.