CardDAV address books

MCP server · by ni-c

Developer Tools npmDocker v0.1.3

Read and write CardDAV address books: contacts, groups and photos over the open standard

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y @ni-c/carddav-mcp
Dockerdocker run -i --rm ghcr.io/ni-c/carddav-mcp:0.1.3

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "carddav-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/carddav-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

CardDAV address books is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm, Docker and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CardDAV address books MCP server?

CardDAV address books is an MCP server by ni-c. Read and write CardDAV address books: contacts, groups and photos over the open standard

How do I install CardDAV address books?

Install it with: npx -y @ni-c/carddav-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is CardDAV address books free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/ni-c/carddav-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support CardDAV address books?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.