{"type":"mcp_server","name":"mcp-server-nationalparks","description":"This repository hosts an MCP server providing real-time access to the National Park Service API, offering tools to find park details, alerts, and visitor center information for U.S. National Parks.","category":"System Tools","language":"TypeScript","stars":39,"forks":0,"owner":"KyrieTangSheng","github_url":"https://github.com/KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks","homepage":null,"setup":"## Setup\n\n### Installing via Smithery\n\nTo install mcp-server-nationalparks for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks):\n\n```bash\nnpx -y @smithery/cli install @KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks --client claude\n```\n\n### NPS API Key\n1. Get a free API key from the [National Park Service Developer Portal](https://www.nps.gov/subjects/developer/get-started.htm)\n2. Store this key securely as it will be used to authenticate requests\n\n### Usage with Claude Desktop\n\nTo use this server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:\n\n```json\n{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"nationalparks\": {\n      \"command\": \"npx\",\n      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"mcp-server-nationalparks\"],\n      \"env\": {\n        \"NPS_API_KEY\": \"YOUR_NPS_API_KEY\"\n      }\n    }\n  }\n}\n```","tools":"## Available Tools\n\n1. `findParks` (Search for national parks based on various criteria.)\n2. `getParkDetails` (Get comprehensive information about a specific national park.)\n3. `getAlerts` (Get current alerts for national parks including closures, hazards, and important information.)\n4. `getVisitorCenters` (Get information about visitor centers and their operating hours.)\n5. `getCampgrounds` (Get information about available campgrounds and their amenities.)\n6. `getEvents` (Find upcoming events at parks.)","faq":null,"created_at":"2025-03-20T05:57:34+00:00","updated_at":"2025-03-22T21:03:19+00:00","source_url":"https://model-context-protocol.com/servers/national-park-service-api-server","related_articles":[]}