⚽ x402-fpl-api - Clear Fantasy Premier League insights

🧭 What this app does
x402-fpl-api helps Claude act as a Fantasy Premier League analyst. It gives you a set of tools for common FPL tasks, such as:
- Captain picks
- Transfer suggestions
- Player comparison
- Hit calculator
- Chip strategy
- Differential picks
- Fixture checks
- Price predictions
- Live points
- Squad scouting
It is built as an MCP server, so Claude Desktop can use it to answer FPL questions in a more useful way.
💻 What you need on Windows
Before you start, make sure you have:
- A Windows PC
- A stable internet connection
- Claude Desktop installed
- Python installed if you plan to use the local setup
- A browser to open the download page
For most users, the easiest path is to visit the GitHub page, follow the setup steps, and connect it to Claude Desktop.
⬇️ Download and setup
Open this page to download and set up the app:
Visit the download page
If you are on Windows, follow these steps:
- Open the link above in your browser.
- On the GitHub page, look for the latest release or the main project files.
- Download the files you need for your setup.
- If the project uses a Python install, open Command Prompt.
- Install the package with:
pip install fpl-intelligence - Keep the project folder in a place you can find again, such as Downloads or Documents.
If you use Claude Desktop, you can connect the MCP server after the files are in place.
🛠️ Install on Windows
If you want to run it locally on Windows, use these steps:
- Install Python 3.10 or newer.
- Open Command Prompt.
- Run the install command:
pip install fpl-intelligence - Wait for the install to finish.
- Keep the project files in a folder on your PC.
- Start the MCP server using the command or launch method included in the project files.
- Open Claude Desktop and connect it to the server.
If you are not sure where to start, begin with Claude Desktop first, then add the server.
🤖 Using it with Claude Desktop
This project is made to work with Claude Desktop. Once connected, Claude can use the FPL tools to help you with:
- Best captain choices
- Transfer plans
- Player side-by-side checks
- Point hit advice
- Chip timing
- Differential options
- Fixture runs
- Price movement guesses
- Live point checks
- Squad building
You can ask plain questions like:
- Who should I captain this week?
- Is a -4 hit worth it?
- Which player has the better fixtures?
- Who are the best differentials?
- Should I use a chip now?
- Which players fit my budget?
🎯 Main tools
x402-fpl-api includes 11 tools that cover the most common FPL decisions.
🧠 Captain picks
Helps you compare top captain options based on form, fixtures, and likely returns.
🔄 Transfer suggestions
Gives transfer ideas that fit your squad and budget.
⚖️ Player comparison
Lets you check two or more players against each other.
➖ Hit calculator
Shows whether taking a points hit is worth it.
🃏 Chip strategy
Helps you think about when to use chips like Wildcard, Free Hit, or Bench Boost.
🌱 Differentials
Finds lower-owned players who may give you an edge.
📅 Fixtures
Looks at upcoming matches and helps you spot easy runs.
💷 Price predictions
Estimates how player prices may move.
📈 Live points
Shows current point returns during a matchweek.
🕵️ Squad scout
Checks squad balance, depth, and weak spots.
🧩 How to use it day to day
A simple way to use this app is:
- Open Claude Desktop.
- Ask about your current FPL problem.
- Let Claude use the tools to check the numbers.
- Read the result in plain language.
- Make your move in Fantasy Premier League.
A few useful examples:
- You are unsure who to captain, so you ask for the best option.
- You have one free transfer and want the safest move.
- You are chasing rank and want differentials.
- You are planning a Wildcard and need squad balance help.
- You want to know if a -8 hit makes sense.
📁 Project details
Repository name: x402-fpl-api
Description: MCP server that turns Claude into a Fantasy Premier League analyst
Package name: fpl-intelligence
Main topic areas:
- AI agent use
- Claude Desktop support
- Fantasy Premier League data
- Sports analysis
- Model Context Protocol
- Python server setup
🔧 Basic command reference
If you are setting it up by hand, these are the main items to know:
- Install package:
pip install fpl-intelligence - Use Claude Desktop to connect to the MCP server
- Keep your Python install updated
- Run the server from the project files or your chosen setup method
🖥️ Common Windows setup path
A simple Windows path looks like this:
- Download the project page from GitHub.
- Install Python if it is not already on your PC.
- Open Command Prompt.
- Install the package.
- Start the server.
- Open Claude Desktop.
- Add the MCP server connection.
- Ask FPL questions in Claude.
❓ Troubleshooting
If the app does not work at first, check these items:
- Python is installed
- Claude Desktop is up to date
- You used the right install command
- The project folder is in a place you can access
- Your internet connection is active
- The server is running before you open Claude
If Claude does not show the tools, close it and open it again after the server starts.
🧠 Best results
To get useful answers, give clear questions. For example:
- Ask about one gameweek at a time
- Mention your budget
- Mention your free transfers
- Mention if you want safety or risk
- Ask for a captain, a transfer, or a chip plan
This helps Claude give you cleaner advice for your FPL team