What is the OpenTK MCP Server? The OpenTK Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a bridge between large language models (LLMs) and Dutch parliamentary data. It allows AI assistants to search, retrieve, and analyze parliamentary documents, debates, and member information.

What is MCP? MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs, enabling them to interact with external data sources and tools.

What data does the OpenTK MCP Server provide access to? The server provides access to Dutch parliamentary documents, debates, member information from the Tweede Kamer (the Dutch House of Representatives), legislative cases, and government pledges.

What kind of search functionality does it offer? The server supports simple keyword searches, exact phrase searches, exclusion searches, and Boolean operators like OR and NEAR().

How do I install the OpenTK MCP Server? You can install it either by using the NPM package with Claude Desktop or directly from the source code on GitHub.

What is the tkconv service and how is it related? The OpenTK MCP server uses Bert Hubert’s tkconv service as its primary data source. Tkconv provides a more accessible API than the official Dutch Parliament APIs.

What kind of error handling does the server include? The server includes graceful handling of API errors, fallback to simplified queries when complex ones fail, detailed error messages for debugging, and proper logging.

What is UBOS and how does it relate to the OpenTK MCP Server? UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. Integrating the OpenTK MCP Server with UBOS allows you to orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents that leverage Dutch parliamentary information.

Can I use the OpenTK MCP Server for commercial purposes? Yes, the OpenTK MCP Server is released under the MIT License, which permits commercial use.

Where can I find more information about the OpenTK project? You can find more information about the OpenTK project in Bert Hubert’s article: Welkom bij OpenTK.