macrostrat-mcp

Overview

This MCP server provides access to the Macrostrat API, allowing AI assistants to query comprehensive geologic data including geologic units, columns, minerals, and timescales. It enables users to run geological queries using natural language and provides detailed geological information for various locations. The server includes features for retrieving geologic map tiles that can be interpreted by AI models and supports data analysis and graphic creation from the geological data.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• find-units

  Find geologic units by location or name

  Try:What is the geologic history of Nashville, TN?Try:Find geologic units near these coordinates

Note: Only one tool was explicitly mentioned in the sample output, but the README indicates access to multiple types of geologic data (units, columns, minerals, timescales, etc.). Tool name inferred from sample output.

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Installation

npx -y @smithery/cli install @blake365/macrostrat-mcp --client claude

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "macrostrat": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
                "/Full/Route/to/Folder/macrostrat/build/index.js"
            ]
        }
    }
}

FAQ

What geological data can this server provide?

The server provides access to geologic units, columns, minerals, timescales, and geologic map tiles through the Macrostrat API.

How do I troubleshoot connection issues?

If you encounter errors, try providing the full path to the node command. For example, on macOS: `/usr/local/bin/node`. Ensure you've properly configured Claude Desktop and restarted it after making changes.

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