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Dappier MCP Server

Enable fast, free real-time web search and access premium data from trusted media brands—news, financial markets, sports, entertainment, weather, and more. Build powerful AI agents with Dappier.

Explore a wide range of data models in our marketplace at marketplace.dappier.com.

Related MCP server: Dappier MCP Server

Getting Started

Get Dappier API Key. Head to Dappier to sign up and generate an API key.

Installing via Smithery

To install dappier-mcp for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @DappierAI/dappier-mcp --client claude

Installation

Install uv first.

MacOS/Linux:

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

Windows:

powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"

Usage

Claude Desktop

Update your Claude configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) with the following content:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dappier": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["dappier-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DAPPIER_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Hint: You may need to provide the full path to the uvx executable in the command field. You can obtain this by running which uvx on macOS/Linux or where uvx on Windows.

Configuration file location:

  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Accessing via application:

  • macOS:

    1. Open the Claude Desktop application.

    2. In the menu bar, click on Claude > Settings.

    3. Navigate to the Developer tab.

    4. Click on Edit Config to open the configuration file in your default text editor.

  • Windows:

    1. Open the Claude Desktop application.

    2. Click on the gear icon to access Settings.

    3. Navigate to the Developer tab.

    4. Click on Edit Config to open the configuration file in your default text editor.

Note: If the Developer tab is not visible, ensure you're using the latest version of Claude Desktop.


Cursor

Update your Cursor configuration file (mcp.json) with the following content:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dappier": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["dappier-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DAPPIER_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Hint: You may need to provide the full path to the uvx executable in the command field. You can obtain this by running which uvx on macOS/Linux or where uvx on Windows.

Configuration file location:

  • Global Configuration:

    • macOS: ~/.cursor/mcp.json

    • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.cursor\mcp.json

  • Project-Specific Configuration:

    • Place the mcp.json file inside the .cursor directory within your project folder: <project-root>/.cursor/mcp.json

Accessing via application:

  1. Open the Cursor application.

  2. Navigate to Settings > MCP.

  3. Click on Add New Global MCP Server.

  4. The application will open the mcp.json file in your default text editor for editing.

Note: On Windows, if the project-level configuration is not recognized, consider adding the MCP server through the Cursor settings interface.


Windsurf

Update your Windsurf configuration file (mcp_config.json) with the following content:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dappier": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["dappier-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "DAPPIER_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Hint: You may need to provide the full path to the uvx executable in the command field. You can obtain this by running which uvx on macOS/Linux or where uvx on Windows.

Configuration file location:

  • macOS: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

  • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.codeium\windsurf\mcp_config.json

Accessing via application:

  1. Open the Windsurf application.

  2. Navigate to Settings > Cascade.

  3. Scroll down to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers section.

  4. Click on View raw config to open the mcp_config.json file in your default text editor.

Note: After editing the configuration file, click the Refresh button in the MCP Servers section to apply the changes.

Features

The Dappier MCP Remote Server provides powerful real-time capabilities out of the box — no training or fine-tuning needed. Use it to build live, interactive tools powered by the latest web data, financial markets, or AI-curated content.

Model ID: am_01j06ytn18ejftedz6dyhz2b15

Search the live web using Dappier’s AI-powered index. Get real-time access to:

  • Breaking news from across the globe

  • Weather forecasts and local updates

  • Travel alerts and flight info

  • Trending topics and viral content

  • Online deals and shopping highlights

Ideal for use cases like news agents, travel planners, alert bots, and more.

Stock Market Insights

Model ID: am_01j749h8pbf7ns8r1bq9s2evrh

This model delivers instant access to market data, financial headlines, and trade insights. Perfect for portfolio dashboards, trading copilots, and investment tools.

It provides:

  • Real-time stock prices

  • Financial news and company updates

  • Trade signals and trends

  • Market movement summaries

  • AI-curated analysis using live data from Polygon.io

AI-Powered Content Recommendations

Choose from several domain-specific AI models tailored for content discovery, summarization, and feed generation.

Sports News

Model ID: dm_01j0pb465keqmatq9k83dthx34
Stay updated with real-time sports headlines, game recaps, and expert analysis.

Lifestyle Updates

Model ID: dm_01j0q82s4bfjmsqkhs3ywm3x6y
Explore curated lifestyle content — covering wellness, entertainment, and everyday inspiration.

iHeartDogs AI

Model ID: dm_01j1sz8t3qe6v9g8ad102kvmqn
Your intelligent dog care assistant — access training tips, health advice, and behavior insights.

iHeartCats AI

Model ID: dm_01j1sza0h7ekhaecys2p3y0vmj
An expert AI for all things feline — from nutrition to playtime to grooming routines.

GreenMonster

Model ID: dm_01j5xy9w5sf49bm6b1prm80m27
Discover sustainable lifestyle ideas, ethical choices, and green innovations.

WISH-TV AI

Model ID: dm_01jagy9nqaeer9hxx8z1sk1jx6
Tap into hyperlocal news, politics, culture, health, and multicultural updates.

Each recommendation includes:

  • A clear title and concise summary

  • The original publication date

  • The trusted source and domain

  • Image preview (if available)

  • A relevance score for prioritization

Advanced options let you:

  • Tune the search algorithm (semantic, most_recent, trending, etc.)

  • Focus results on a specific domain (ref)

  • Adjust how many results you want (similarity_top_k, num_articles_ref)

Debugging

Run the MCP inspector to debug the server:

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx dappier-mcp

Contributing

We welcome contributions to expand and improve the Dappier MCP Server. Whether you want to add new search capabilities, enhance existing functionality, or improve documentation, your input is valuable.

For examples of other MCP servers and implementation patterns, see: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers

Pull requests are welcome! Feel free to contribute new ideas, bug fixes, or enhancements.

Available Tools

2 tools
dappier_ai_recommendationsB
Fetch AI-powered recommendations from Dappier by processing the provided query with a selected data model that tailors results to specific interests.

- **Sports News (dm_01j0pb465keqmatq9k83dthx34):**  
Get real-time news, updates, and personalized content from top sports sources.

- **Lifestyle News (dm_01j0q82s4bfjmsqkhs3ywm3x6y):**  
Access current lifestyle updates, analysis, and insights from leading lifestyle publications.

- **iHeartDogs AI (dm_01j1sz8t3qe6v9g8ad102kvmqn):**  
Tap into a dog care expert with access to thousands of articles covering pet health, behavior, grooming, and ownership.

- **iHeartCats AI (dm_01j1sza0h7ekhaecys2p3y0vmj):**  
Utilize a cat care specialist that provides comprehensive content on cat health, behavior, and lifestyle.

- **GreenMonster (dm_01j5xy9w5sf49bm6b1prm80m27):**  
Receive guidance for making conscious and compassionate choices benefiting people, animals, and the planet.

- **WISH-TV AI (dm_01jagy9nqaeer9hxx8z1sk1jx6):**  
Get recommendations covering sports, breaking news, politics, multicultural updates, and more.

Based on the chosen `data_model_id`, the tool processes the input query and returns a formatted summary including article titles, summaries, images, source URLs, publication dates, and relevance scores.
ParametersJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
refNoThe site domain where recommendations should be prioritized.
queryYesThe input string for AI-powered content recommendations.
data_model_idYesThe data model ID to use for recommendations. Available Data Models: - dm_01j0pb465keqmatq9k83dthx34: (Sports News) Real-time news, updates, and personalized content from top sports sources like Sportsnaut, Forever Blueshirts, Minnesota Sports Fan, LAFB Network, Bounding Into Sports and Ringside Intel. - dm_01j0q82s4bfjmsqkhs3ywm3x6y: (Lifestyle News) Real-time updates, analysis, and personalized content from top sources like The Mix, Snipdaily, Nerdable and Familyproof. - dm_01j1sz8t3qe6v9g8ad102kvmqn: (iHeartDogs AI) A dog care expert with access to thousands of articles on health, behavior, lifestyle, grooming, ownership, and more from the industry-leading pet community iHeartDogs.com. - dm_01j1sza0h7ekhaecys2p3y0vmj: (iHeartCats AI) A cat care expert with access to thousands of articles on health, behavior, lifestyle, grooming, ownership, and more from the industry-leading pet community iHeartCats.com. - dm_01j5xy9w5sf49bm6b1prm80m27: (GreenMonster) A helpful guide to making conscious and compassionate choices that benefit people, animals, and the planet. - dm_01jagy9nqaeer9hxx8z1sk1jx6: (WISH-TV AI) Covers sports, politics, breaking news, multicultural news, Hispanic language content, entertainment, health, and education.
num_articles_refNoMinimum number of articles to return from the reference domain.
search_algorithmNoThe search algorithm to use for retrieving articles.most_recent
similarity_top_kNoNumber of top similar articles to retrieve based on semantic similarity.

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It describes the output as a 'formatted summary including article titles, summaries, images, source URLs, publication dates, and relevance scores,' which is helpful. However, it does not mention authorization requirements, rate limits, or side effects, which would be expected for a tool with no annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description starts with a clear purpose and organizes data models with bullet points, but it is somewhat verbose by repeating model information that is also in the schema. It is front-loaded but could be more concise, as every sentence earns its place but some repetition exists.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given six parameters, no output schema, and 100% schema coverage, the description is nearly complete. It explains the output format and each data model's domain, covering the core functionality. It could be more complete by briefly explaining how ref, num_articles_ref, search_algorithm, and similarity_top_k affect results, but the schema handles those sufficiently.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3. The description adds value by naming and explaining data model IDs (e.g., 'Sports News: Real-time news...'), but these details are already present in the schema's description for data_model_id. Other parameters like ref, query, and search_algorithm are not elaborated beyond the schema, so the description provides minimal additional meaning.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states 'Fetch AI-powered recommendations from Dappier by processing the provided query with a selected data model,' which identifies the verb (fetch recommendations) and resource (Dappier data models). It distinguishes the tool from the sibling dappier_real_time_search by emphasizing recommendations with tailored content, though it doesn't explicitly contrast them.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies usage by listing data models and their domains (e.g., Sports News, Lifestyle News), but it does not explicitly state when to use this tool over the sibling or provide conditions for use. It lacks exclusions or alternative suggestions, leaving the agent to infer context.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. 2 tool updatesv1.0.0
    • First observeddappier_ai_recommendations
    • First observeddappier_real_time_search

TDQS

A3.6/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: one fetches AI recommendations with various data models, the other performs real-time search. No overlap in functionality.

Naming Consistency4/5

Both tools share the 'dappier_' prefix and use descriptive noun phrases ('ai_recommendations', 'real_time_search'), though the first uses underscores between words and the second uses a more compound adjective form, leading to minor inconsistency.

Tool Count4/5

With only 2 tools, the server is very focused. For a purpose-built API covering recommendations and search, this number is reasonable though minimal. Slightly under the typical 3-15 range but not drastically.

Completeness3/5

The server covers its stated domains (recommendations and real-time search) adequately, but lacks tools for managing data models or retrieving raw content. It's sufficient for basic use but leaves out potential CRUD operations.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessSyncing

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