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Simbad

MCP server · by pipeworx-io

Databases Streamable HTTP v0.1.2

SIMBAD MCP — CDS astronomical object database.

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Install

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

Streamable HTTPhttps://gateway.pipeworx.io/simbad/mcp

Client configuration

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

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simbad": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/simbad/mcp"
    }
  }
}

About this server

Simbad is listed in the Databases category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP 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 Simbad MCP server?

Simbad is an MCP server by pipeworx-io. SIMBAD MCP — CDS astronomical object database.

How do I install Simbad?

Install it with: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/simbad/mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Simbad free to use?

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

Which clients support Simbad?

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