Gbif Mcp Server
Wire GBIF species, occurrence, dataset, and publisher search into your agent with optional API key auth for heavier research sessions.
Overview
GBIF MCP Server is a MCP server for the Idea phase that lets agents search GBIF taxonomy, occurrences, datasets, and publishers.
What is this MCP server?
- Search GBIF species taxonomy, occurrence records, datasets, and publishers
- Optional GBIF_API_KEY for higher rate limits (HTTP Basic Auth username)
- stdio or streamable-http: local npm package and remote https://gbif.caseyjhand.com/mcp
- MCP_LOG_LEVEL configurable; package version 0.1.7
- npm @cyanheads/gbif-mcp-server with Bun runtimeHint
- Remote MCP URL https://gbif.caseyjhand.com/mcp
- Optional GBIF_API_KEY documented for rate limits
Community signal: 1 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
You repeat GBIF API docs and pagination logic instead of having your agent run structured biodiversity searches while you shape the product.
Who is it for?
Solo developers who want a slimmer GBIF MCP package with optional API key support and a distinct hosted remote URL.
Skip if: Teams needing only marine-only proprietary datasets, or builders who want zero overlap with other GBIF MCP listings in the catalog.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent returns GBIF-grounded taxonomy and occurrence context so you can commit or kill nature-data product ideas with less manual API work.
- MCP tool responses for GBIF taxonomy, occurrences, datasets, and publishers
- Authenticated requests when GBIF_API_KEY is supplied as Basic Auth username
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Journey fit
Same canonical Idea shelf as other public dataset MCPs: prove biodiversity data fit before you invest in maps, APIs, or mobile field features. Research subphase covers exploratory GBIF queries; optional GBIF_API_KEY targets rate-limit comfort during intensive agent loops.
How it compares
Alternate cyanheads GBIF MCP package (0.1.7) with optional GBIF_API_KEY—not a curated skills marketplace.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is io.github.cyanheads/gbif-mcp-server for?
AI-assisted builders researching GBIF-backed features who want MCP access with optional authenticated rate limits.
When should I use io.github.cyanheads/gbif-mcp-server?
Use it during Idea research for species lists, occurrence hotspots, or publisher metadata before building maps, APIs, or content products.
How do I add io.github.cyanheads/gbif-mcp-server to my agent?
Configure @cyanheads/gbif-mcp-server with Bun stdio (run start:stdio), set GBIF_API_KEY optionally in env, or use remote https://gbif.caseyjhand.com/mcp.