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What is MCP, and how do I use it?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that lets an AI assistant fetch live data or take actions during a conversation instead of relying only on its training data.

Each server in the catalogue exposes one data source as a set of tools. Connect an MCP client to a server's endpoint, and the assistant decides when a tool is needed.

How to use these servers

  1. Pick a server in the catalogue and copy its endpoint, for example https://allemannsdata.com/weather/mcp.
  2. Add it as a remote server in your MCP client's settings.
  3. Ask the assistant a question that needs the data. It calls the appropriate tool automatically.

Quick-start example

Most MCP clients accept a JSON configuration shaped like this:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "weather": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://allemannsdata.com/weather/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Next step

Continue to Getting started for endpoint details and Claude Code setup.