Criterion

MCP server · by BalajSaleem

Search Streamable HTTP v1.0.0

Semantic search across 6,236 Quran verses and 12,416 authentic Hadiths for Islamic guidance.

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Install

Pin version unavailable — hosted endpoints aren’t versioned

Streamable HTTP
https://criterion.life/api/mcp

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (hosted endpoint). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.

Remote (hosted) endpoint

https://criterion.life/api/mcp

Claude Desktop: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, paste this URL.

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add --transport http criterion https://criterion.life/api/mcp

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "criterion": {
      "url": "https://criterion.life/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "servers": {
    "criterion": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://criterion.life/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "criterion": {
      "serverUrl": "https://criterion.life/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

GitHub

⭐ 20 stars · 最近更新于 38 天前

About this server

Criterion Islamic Knowledge Assistant An AI powered Da'i (invitor to Islam) bringing authentic Islamic guidance to seekers worldwide. Built on the Quran and authentic Hadith. Free forever. For the sake of Allah. al…

Summary from the project README — github.com/BalajSaleem/criterion

Distributed as Streamable HTTP, listed under Search. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Criterion MCP server do?

How do I install Criterion?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Criterion free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/BalajSaleem/criterion. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support Criterion?

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

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