How do I install the swapi 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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Swapi MCP Server

MCP server for SWAPI API

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Swapi MCP Server?

MCP server for SWAPI API

The short version

A TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes Star Wars API data as MCP tools.

MCP server built with TypeScript
stdio-based MCP transport
Fetches Star Wars data from SWAPI
Tool schema validation with Zod
Includes Vitest test setup
Supports coverage reports

What it needs from you

Node.js 20 or newer - npm Some MCP-related dependencies require Node.js 20+, so using the latest LTS version is recommended.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Swapi MCP Server

{ "mcpServers": { "swapi-mcp": { "command": "npm", "args": ["start"] } } }

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

Configuration

Node.js 20 or newer - npm Some MCP-related dependencies require Node.js 20+, so using the latest LTS version is recommended.

Frequently asked questions

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