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MCP Server: Real-Time Analytics & Secure Conservation Solutions

The MCP Server empowers National Park Services with real-time data analytics, secure management, and scalable solutions for smarter conservation and visitor experience optimization.

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What is MCP Server: Real-Time Analytics & Secure Conservation Solutions?

MCP Server acts as your smart data bridge to National Park Service (NPS) information, combining real-time data access with security safeguards. It lets you query park details and location-based datasets through a user-friendly interface—all while keeping your API keys and workflows protected. Think of it as a secure, plug-and-play tool for park managers, researchers, or anyone needing quick access to verified national park insights.

How to use MCP Server: Real-Time Analytics & Secure Conservation Solutions?

Getting started is straightforward: install dependencies, configure your NPS API key, and spin up the server via Claude Desktop. Here’s how it works:

  • Ask natural language questions like "What parks are in California?" for instant state-based listings
  • Request deep dives on specific parks using their official codes (e.g., "yell" for Yellowstone)
  • View responses in clean JSON formats that integrate seamlessly into your workflows

Pro tip: Always double-check your API credentials and server status via Claude’s tools menu before querying.

MCP Server Features

Key Features of MCP Server: Real-Time Analytics & Secure Conservation Solutions

  • Instant data access: Pull updated park listings and descriptions on-demand
  • State-level filtering: Narrow results by U.S. state codes for targeted research
  • End-to-end security: Encrypted API handling and environment variable protection
  • Claude integration: Leverage existing AI workflows with seamless MCP server connectivity

Use Cases of MCP Server: Real-Time Analytics & Secure Conservation Solutions

Use this tool to:

  • Create interactive park guides for visitors
  • Support wildlife conservation initiatives with location data
  • Develop educational resources about U.S. national parks
  • Power dashboard visualizations for park management teams

MCP Server FAQ

FAQ from MCP Server: Real-Time Analytics & Secure Conservation Solutions

  • Q: How do I get an NPS API key?
    A: Visit NPS Developer Portal to register—free for non-commercial use.
  • Q: Can I customize response formats?
    A: Currently returns standardized JSON; future updates may allow format toggling.
  • Q: What if my query returns errors?
    A: Check API key validity and ensure state codes match official USPS formats.

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MCP Server for National Park Services Data

This MCP Server provides an interface to retrieve National Park Services (NPS) data. It allows users to:

  • Retrieve a list of national parks in a given U.S. state.
  • Fetch detailed information about a specific national park.

It uses the National Park Service API to obtain the data.

Requirements

Setup

  1. Clone this repository:

    git clone 

cd <repository-folder>

  1. Install dependencies:

    npm install

  2. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your NPS API key:

    API_KEY=your_nps_api_key_here

Running the Server

To start the MCP server:

npm run build
node ./build/server.js

Using Claude Desktop:

  1. Add this MCP Server to the claude_desktop_config.json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "nps": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
                "/<Path to Server>/build/index.js"
            ],
            "env": {
                "API_KEY": "Your NPS API Key"
            }
        }
    }
}
  1. Start or Restart Claude Desktop
  2. Ensure your MCP server is recognized and running by clicking on the tools icon at the bottom of Claude's chat window.
  3. Use Claude's interface to query National Park Services data.

API Endpoints

Fetch List of National Parks by State

Tool Name: park-list

Parameters:

  • stateCode (string) – Two-letter U.S. state code

Response Example:

[
  {
    "fullName": "Yellowstone National Park",
    "description": "First national park in the U.S.",
    "parkCode": "yell"
  }
]

Fetch Details of a National Park

Tool Name: park-details

Parameters:

  • parkCode (string) – National Park lookup code

Response Example:

[
  {
    "fullName": "Yellowstone National Park",
    "description": "First national park in the U.S.",
    "states": "WY, MT, ID"
  }
]

Prompts

Retrieve Parks in a State

Prompt Name: parks-by-state

Parameters:

  • stateCode (string)

Example:

What National Parks are in the state of CA?

Get Park Details

Prompt Name: details-for-park

Parameters:

  • park (string)

Example:

Give me details about Yellowstone National Park.

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