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GOV Historical Gazetteer

MCP server · by ianderso

Developer Tools Python v0.1.0

German historical gazetteer GOV: a place's name, Kreis, parish and Standesamt in any year.

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Install

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

Pythonuvx gov-gazetteer-mcp

Client configuration

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

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gov-gazetteer-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "gov-gazetteer-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

GOV Historical Gazetteer is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Python 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 GOV Historical Gazetteer MCP server?

GOV Historical Gazetteer is an MCP server by ianderso. German historical gazetteer GOV: a place's name, Kreis, parish and Standesamt in any year.

How do I install GOV Historical Gazetteer?

Install it with: uvx gov-gazetteer-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is GOV Historical Gazetteer free to use?

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

Which clients support GOV Historical Gazetteer?

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