Lichess MCP
BasicLichess MCP enables Claude Desktop to interact with the Lichess chess platform. Users can play games, analyze positions, manage accounts, and participate in tournaments using voice commands.
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Overview
Lichess MCP enables Claude Desktop to interact with the Lichess chess platform. Users can play games, analyze positions, manage accounts, and participate in tournaments using voice commands.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @smithery/cli install @karayaman/lichess-mcp --client claude2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"lichess-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @smithery/cli install @karayaman/lichess-mcp --client claude"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Lichess MCP?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Lichess MCP?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Lichess MCP"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Lichess MCP with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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