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Dpla MCP server

by mrfentmen·io.github.mrfentmen/dpla-mcp·v1.0.0
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DPLA API: search millions of library items and collections.

A89/100grade A
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Dpla tools (3)

write = sends, deletes, buys or posts

Read from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.

  • get_item

    Full DPLA record with source links and rights info.

  • search_collections

    Search DPLA partner collections and exhibitions.

  • search_items

    Search DPLA's millions of photos, books, maps and recordings.

Public scan report

scanner v0.1.10 · 2026-11-03 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it

no findings
  • Code scan7 source files scanned25/25
  • –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
  • –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
  • Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
  • Maintenancelast push 2 days ago15/15
  • Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner6/10
Overall 89/100. Components that don't apply are left out of the denominator. Any critical finding is an F.RubricAppeal a findingJSON

How Dpla compares

Against every graded Web search MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.

Safety score
89/100
higher than 85% of 3,470 Web search servers
Tools
3
the typical Web search server has 5
Tools that change things
0%
typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
Downloads a week
56
more than 39% of 827 Web search servers with a package

What its tools let an agent do: 3 read

Install Dpla in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code

Runs npx -y dpla-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.

claude mcp add dpla-mcp -- npx -y dpla-mcp
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What the publisher says

From the Dpla repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub

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Dpla: common questions

Is Dpla MCP server safe?
Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (89/100). Read the Dpla safety report
How do I install Dpla?
It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
Does Dpla need an API key?
Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
Is Dpla maintained?
The last commit was 2 days ago (2026-11-02). The latest release is v1.0.0.
What can I use instead of Dpla?
Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Zotero MCP server, Zotero MCP server and Airweave Search MCP server.
How does Dpla compare with other Web search MCP servers?
safety score 89/100 (higher than 85% of 3,470 Web search servers); tools 3 (the typical Web search server has 5); tools that change things 0% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.

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