NOAA RTOFS MCP Server
NOAA RTOFS global ocean forecast — SST, salinity, currents, depth profiles via HYCOM THREDDS
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
Pythonuvx rtofs-mcp
Client configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
mcpServers{
"mcpServers": {
"rtofs-mcp-oceanmodeling": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"rtofs-mcp"
]
}
}
}
About this server
NOAA RTOFS MCP Server 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 NOAA RTOFS MCP Server MCP server?
NOAA RTOFS MCP Server is an MCP server by oceanmodeling. NOAA RTOFS global ocean forecast — SST, salinity, currents, depth profiles via HYCOM THREDDS
How do I install NOAA RTOFS MCP Server?
Install it with: uvx rtofs-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is NOAA RTOFS MCP Server free to use?
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/oceanmodeling/ocean-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support NOAA RTOFS MCP Server?
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.
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