Name: NOAA TidesAndCurrents MCP
Author: RyanCardin15

Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Question 2

What data does the LocalTides MCP Server provide access to?

Accepted Answer

The server provides access to NOAA Tides and Currents API data, including water levels, tide predictions, currents data, meteorological data (wind, temperature), and sun/moon phase information.

Question 3

How do I install the LocalTides MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You can install it either via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install @RyanCardin15/tidesandcurrents --client claude` or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies (`npm install`), building the TypeScript code (`npm run build`), and starting the server (`npm start`).

Question 4

What are some potential use cases for this server?

Accepted Answer

Use cases include maritime navigation, coastal management, fishing industry optimization, renewable energy forecasting, environmental monitoring, search and rescue operations, and enhancing tourism/recreation applications.

Question 5

Can I use this server with any MCP host?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is compatible with any MCP host, including Claude Desktop.

Question 6

How can I test the server after installation?

Accepted Answer

You can test it using the `fastmcp` command-line tool (`npx fastmcp dev dist/index.js`) or the MCP Inspector (`npx fastmcp inspect dist/index.js`).

Question 7

What output formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

The server supports data retrieval in JSON, XML, and CSV formats.

Question 8

Where can I find documentation for the NOAA Tides and Currents API?

Accepted Answer

Documentation is available at: CO-OPS Data API: [https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/api/prod/](https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/api/prod/), CO-OPS Metadata API: [https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/mdapi/prod/](https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/mdapi/prod/), CO-OPS Derived Product API: [https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/dpapi/prod/](https://api.tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/dpapi/prod/)

Question 9

How does this relate to UBOS?

Accepted Answer

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. The LocalTides MCP Server, when used on UBOS, allows you to create AI Agents that utilize real-time environmental data, connect them with your enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents using your own LLM models and Multi-Agent Systems.

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