Marginalia MCP Server: Streamline Annotations & Elevate Team Workflows

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About Marginalia MCP Server

What is Marginalia MCP Server: Streamline Annotations & Elevate Team Workflows?

Designed for data-driven teams, Marginalia MCP Server is a purpose-built platform that merges the power of non-commercial web search with MCP protocol integration. By leveraging the Marginalia Search API, this server enables precise discovery of niche internet content while offering robust workflow enhancements through configurable parameters and real-time error handling. It’s the linchpin for researchers, developers, and content curators seeking to operationalize hidden web gems efficiently.

How to Use Marginalia MCP Server: Streamline Annotations & Elevate Team Workflows?

Installation: Use npm to set up dependencies and build the server environment.
Configuration: Optimize performance via environment variables like MARGINALIA_API_KEY for enhanced access control.
Execution: Deploy the search tool with query parameters to fetch structured results. Example:
await mcp.useTool("marginalia", "search", { query: "rare datasets", count: 20 })

Marginalia MCP Server Features

Key Features of Marginalia MCP Server: Streamline Annotations & Elevate Team Workflows?

Granular Search Control: Tailor results with index selection and result count limits (1-100).
Rate Limit Guardrails: Built-in throttling prevents API overuse while maintaining operational continuity.
Seamless TTS Integration: Extend capabilities with text-to-speech via configurable middleware.
Fail-Safe Architecture: Real-time error categorization (e.g., 503 retries, 403 key validation).

Use Cases: Marginalia MCP Server in Action

Perfect for scenarios requiring precision in unstructured data:

Academic research teams validating niche references
DevOps pipelines automating dependency tracking
Content strategists curating non-commercial datasets
QA automation suites verifying edge-case web resources

Marginalia MCP Server FAQ

FAQ: Marginalia MCP Server Insights

How do I request an API key?

Contact support via [email protected] for enterprise access tiers.

What defines a "non-commercial" search?

Returns prioritize educational, research, and personal use content excluding commercial advertising.

Can I customize error handling logic?

Yes—modify retry thresholds and logging strategies via server.config.js middleware hooks.

Content

Marginalia MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to Marginalia Search, a search engine focused on finding non-commercial content and hidden gems of the internet.

Features

Search the web using Marginalia Search API
Configurable search parameters including index and result count
Rate limiting protection with helpful error messages
Built using the MCP SDK for seamless integration

Installation

npm install
npm run build

Configuration

The server can be configured using environment variables:

MARGINALIA_API_KEY: Your Marginalia Search API key (optional, defaults to public access)

To request a dedicated API key, contact: [email protected]

Usage

The server provides the following MCP tool:

search

Search the web using Marginalia Search with the following parameters:

query (required): Search query string
index (optional): Search index number (corresponds to dropdown in main GUI)
count (optional): Number of results to return (1-100, default: 10)

Example usage through MCP:

const result = await mcp.useTool("marginalia", "search", {
  query: "interesting non-commercial websites",
  count: 5
});

Response Format

The search results are returned in the following format:

{
  "query": "your search query",
  "license": "license information",
  "results": [
    {
      "url": "result url",
      "title": "page title",
      "description": "page description"
    }
    // ... more results
  ]
}

Error Handling

The server includes robust error handling for:

Rate limiting (503 responses)
Invalid requests
Network errors
API-specific errors

Adding Text-to-Speech Support

To enable text-to-speech capabilities using the say MCP server, add the following configuration:

For Cline (VSCode Extension)

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/Users/barton/worlds/servers/src/say-mcp-server/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

For Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "say": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/Users/barton/worlds/servers/src/say-mcp-server/build/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

The say MCP server provides text-to-speech capabilities with multiple voices and languages. Available tools:

speak: Read text aloud using specified voice and rate
list_voices: List all available text-to-speech voices

License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details