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MPC Tally API Server: Secure Access & DAO Governance Insights

The MPC Tally API Server seamlessly connects AI agents to Tally API governance data, enabling secure, standardized access to DAO proposals, metadata, and insights via TypeScript/GraphQL.

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About MPC Tally API Server

What is MPC Tally API Server: Secure Access & DAO Governance Insights?

The MPC Tally API Server acts as a bridge between AI agents and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), enabling secure access to governance data, proposal details, and metadata. By leveraging the Tally API, this server empowers developers to build tools that analyze DAO activity, track voting patterns, and surface critical insights without exposing sensitive credentials. What sets it apart is its focus on security best practices and structured data retrieval, making it a reliable backend for blockchain analytics platforms.

Key Features of MPC Tally API Server: Secure Access & DAO Governance Insights?

  • Smart Sorting & Pagination: Retrieve DAOs sorted by popularity or exploration status with cursor-based pagination for seamless large-scale data handling
  • Comprehensive Metadata: Access detailed DAO profiles including social media links, governance mechanisms, and historical proposal data
  • Modern Tech Stack: Built with TypeScript and GraphQL, ensuring type safety and efficient query execution
  • Ironclad Security: Enforced API key protection protocols and full test coverage using Bun's testing framework

MPC Tally API Server Features

How to use MPC Tally API Server: Secure Access & DAO Governance Insights?

To get started, clone the repository and install dependencies using bun install. Configure your Tally API key in the .env file with military-grade caution - I personally recommend storing keys in environment variables and enabling two-factor authentication on your Tally account for extra security. Run the server in development mode with automatic reloading via: 

bun run dev
For production use, the list_daos endpoint becomes your primary tool. For example: 
query { list_daos(sortBy: "explore", limit: 10) { name membersCount proposals { title status } } }

Use cases of MPC Tally API Server: Secure Access & DAO Governance Insights?

This server shines in scenarios where governance data must be programmatically accessed without compromising security. A compelling example is a DAO analytics dashboard that tracks proposal success rates across multiple platforms. Developers can also build:

  • Automated voting suggestion tools
  • DAO discovery platforms prioritizing active communities
  • Compliance monitoring systems for regulatory reporting

MPC Tally API Server FAQ

FAQ from MPC Tally API Server: Secure Access & DAO Governance Insights?

How is security enforced?
API keys are never hardcoded. The server enforces .env file permissions and provides audit-ready logging. I highly recommend combining this with a secrets management tool like AWS Secrets Manager in production
What sorting options are available?
Use sortBy: "popularity" for large member counts or sortBy: "explore" to find emerging DAOs with active proposal activity
Why use Bun for testing?
Bun's lightning-fast test execution and zero-config setup make it ideal for rapid prototyping while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability

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MPC Tally API Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with the Tally API. This server allows AI agents to fetch information about DAOs, including their governance data, proposals, and metadata.

Features

  • List DAOs sorted by popularity or exploration status
  • Fetch comprehensive DAO metadata including social links and governance information
  • Pagination support for handling large result sets
  • Built with TypeScript and GraphQL
  • Full test coverage with Bun's test runner

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mpc-tally-api-server.git
cd mpc-tally-api-server

# Install dependencies
bun install

# Build the project
bun run build

Configuration

  1. Create a .env file in the root directory:
TALLY_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
  1. Get your API key from Tally

⚠️ Security Note : Keep your API key secure:

  • Never commit your .env file
  • Don't expose your API key in logs or error messages
  • Rotate your API key if it's ever exposed
  • Use environment variables for configuration

Usage

Running the Server

# Start the server
bun run start

# Development mode with auto-reload
bun run dev

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration:

{
  "tally": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": [
      "/path/to/mpc-tally-api-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "env": {
      "TALLY_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
    }
  }
}

Available Scripts

  • bun run clean - Clean the build directory
  • bun run build - Build the project
  • bun run start - Run the built server
  • bun run dev - Run in development mode with auto-reload
  • bun test - Run tests
  • bun test --watch - Run tests in watch mode
  • bun test --coverage - Run tests with coverage

API Functions

The server exposes the following MCP functions:

list_daos

Lists DAOs sorted by specified criteria.

Parameters:

  • limit (optional): Maximum number of DAOs to return (default: 20, max: 50)
  • afterCursor (optional): Cursor for pagination
  • sortBy (optional): How to sort the DAOs (default: popular)
    • Options: "id", "name", "explore", "popular"

License

MIT

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