Star Wars MCP Server

The Star Wars MCP Server turns the SWAPI (Star Wars API) into a first‑class Model Context Protocol provider, enabling AI assistants such as Claude to fetch and manipulate galaxy‑wide data with a single, declarative call. By exposing the API through MCP’s standardized resource and tool interfaces, developers can embed rich Star Wars content directly into conversational workflows without writing custom HTTP logic or managing authentication tokens.

At its core, the server offers a suite of tools that mirror SWAPI’s endpoints. The tool returns paginated character lists with optional search and an automatic “fetch all pages” flag, while pulls a specific character’s full profile. Similar tools exist for planets, films, species, vehicles, and starships. Each tool returns structured JSON that includes cross‑entity links, allowing downstream tools or prompts to traverse relationships (e.g., a character’s homeworld). Built‑in caching reduces latency and API usage, with commands to inspect or clear the cache—critical for high‑frequency interactions in production assistants.

Developers benefit from this abstraction in several ways. First, it removes boilerplate: a simple tool call replaces dozens of lines of HTTP request code. Second, the MCP integration means any client that understands the protocol—VS Code, Claude, or custom agents—can discover and invoke these tools automatically. Third, the server’s automatic pagination lets a user request “all characters” with a single query, freeing them from managing page tokens. Finally, the cache layer protects against SWAPI rate limits and improves responsiveness during conversational loops.

Typical use cases include building a trivia chatbot that can answer questions like “Which starships did Luke Skywalker pilot?” or a narrative generator that pulls planet data to craft setting descriptions. In an educational context, students can query species statistics or film release dates through a conversational interface, making the data more engaging. For developers, the server can serve as a teaching tool for MCP concepts: it demonstrates how to expose REST endpoints, manage stateful caching, and integrate with popular IDEs.

In summary, the Star Wars MCP Server delivers a ready‑to‑use, highly reusable bridge between a beloved public API and AI assistants. Its declarative tool set, seamless pagination, and caching give developers a powerful, low‑overhead way to enrich conversational experiences with authentic Star Wars lore.