metmuseum mcp
npxStandardThe Met Museum MCP connects to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection API, allowing AI agents to query and retrieve artworks, exhibitions, and cultural data. It provides tools for natural language search, filtering, and metadata extraction. Developers use it to build applications that explore and interact with The Met's digital art collection.
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Overview
The Met Museum MCP connects to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection API, allowing AI agents to query and retrieve artworks, exhibitions, and cultural data. It provides tools for natural language search, filtering, and metadata extraction. Developers use it to build applications that explore and interact with The Met's digital art collection.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y metmuseum-mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mikechao-metmuseum-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y metmuseum-mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from metmuseum 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 metmuseum mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in metmuseum mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in metmuseum mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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