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UK National Archives Discovery

MCP server · by ianderso

Developer Tools Python v0.1.0

Search the UK National Archives' Discovery catalogue; find Chelsea pensioners' papers in WO 97.

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Install

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

Pythonuvx tna-discovery-mcp

Client configuration

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

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tna-discovery-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "tna-discovery-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

UK National Archives Discovery 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 UK National Archives Discovery MCP server?

UK National Archives Discovery is an MCP server by ianderso. Search the UK National Archives' Discovery catalogue; find Chelsea pensioners' papers in WO 97.

How do I install UK National Archives Discovery?

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

Is UK National Archives Discovery free to use?

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

Which clients support UK National Archives Discovery?

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