Question 1

What is the FamilySearch MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The FamilySearch MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI tools like Claude or Cursor to interact directly with FamilySearch's family history data through their APIs.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using the FamilySearch MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You need Node.js 16+ and npm, a FamilySearch developer account with API credentials, and a FamilySearch user account with access to Family Tree data.

Question 3

How do I install the FamilySearch MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, install dependencies using `npm install`, and build the project with `npm run build`.

Question 4

How do I set up the FamilySearch API credentials?

Accepted Answer

Go to FamilySearch Developers, sign in, create a new application, set the redirect URI to `https://localhost:8080/oauth-redirect`, and copy your Client ID.

Question 5

How do I run the server?

Accepted Answer

Run the command `npm start`.

Question 6

How do I configure the server with my FamilySearch API credentials?

Accepted Answer

Use the `configure` tool with your client ID: `Configure FamilySearch API credentials with clientId: YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE`.

Question 7

How do I authenticate with FamilySearch?

Accepted Answer

Use the `authenticate` tool with your FamilySearch username and password: `Authenticate with FamilySearch using username: your_username and password: your_password`.

Question 8

Where are my credentials stored?

Accepted Answer

Your credentials are stored securely in `~/.familysearch-mcp/config.json`.

Question 9

What are some available MCP tools?

Accepted Answer

Basic tools include `say-hello`, `configure`, `authenticate`, and `get-current-user`. Family Tree tools include `search-persons`, `get-person`, `get-ancestors`, and `get-descendants`. Historical Records tools include `search-records`.

Question 10

Can you provide some example queries?

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here are a few:n   *   `Search for persons with name: "John Smith" birthPlace: "New York"`n   *   `Get person with personId: ABCD-123`n   *   `Get ancestors for personId: ABCD-123 with generations: 4`n   *   `Search records with surname: "Johnson" birthPlace: "England" deathDate: "1880-01-01"`

Question 11

Is the FamilySearch MCP Server secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your FamilySearch credentials are stored locally on your machine. Never share the `~/.familysearch-mcp/config.json` file with others.

Question 12

What license is the FamilySearch MCP Server released under?

Accepted Answer

The FamilySearch MCP Server is released under the ISC license.

Question 13

How does the FamilySearch MCP Server integrate with UBOS?

Accepted Answer

The FamilySearch MCP Server connects AI agents built on the UBOS platform to FamilySearch data, enabling automated genealogy research, personalized family history experiences, and more. UBOS provides a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform, allowing users to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents to leverage data for Multi-Agent Systems.

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