Elite Dangerous MCP Server

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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Elite Dangerous that provides tools to query game data and assist with trading, exploration, and other activities in the Elite Dangerous universe.

⚠️ Active Development: This project is currently in active development. Features and APIs may change. Contributions, suggestions, and ideas for new tools are very welcome!

Features

• Station Search: Find the nearest stations selling specific commodities
• Market Data: Access real-time market information from the Elite Dangerous community
• Trading Tools: Optimize trading routes and commodity searches

Tools Available

📋 See it in action: Check out EXAMPLE.md for a detailed example of using this MCP server to plan complex trading routes in Elite Dangerous.

get-nearest-stations-selling-commodity

Lists the nearest stations selling a specific commodity from a reference system.

Parameters:

• commodityName (string): The name of the commodity to search for
• referenceSystem (string): The reference system from which to find the nearest stations
• shipLadenRange (number): The range of the ship's cargo capacity in tons (minimum: 1)

Returns:

• A list of stations with details including:
  • Distance from reference system
  • Distance to arrival at station
  • Market information and economies
  • Station type and planetary status
  • Market update timestamps

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd elite-dangerous-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Build the project:

npx tsc

Usage

As an MCP Server

This server implements the Model Context Protocol and can be used with any MCP-compatible client.

Running with uvx and mcpo

uvx mcpo --port 7000 --api-key "your-api-key" -- npx tsx src/index.ts

Configuration

The server can be configured with the following environment variables:

• STRIP_META_SCHEMA: Set to any truthy value to strip meta schema features

Integration with Claude Desktop

Add this server to your Claude Desktop configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elite-dangerous": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["tsx", "/path/to/elite-dangerous-mcp-server/src/index.ts"]
    }
  }
}

Data Sources

This MCP server integrates with:

• Spansh API: For station and market data queries
• Inara: For commodity information and market data

Development

Project Structure

src/
├── index.ts                    # Main server entry point
├── lib/
│   ├── inara/                 # Inara API integration
│   │   ├── commodities-options.json
│   │   └── inara.ts
│   └── spansh/                # Spansh API integration
│       ├── spansh-client.ts
│       └── schemas/           # TypeScript schemas for API responses
└── tools/                     # MCP tools implementation
    └── GetNearestStationsSellingCommodityTool.ts

Building

npx tsc

Linting

npx eslint .

Dependencies

• @modelcontextprotocol/sdk: Core MCP SDK
• @mzyil/typescript-mcp-framework: TypeScript framework for MCP servers
• zod: Runtime type validation
• jsdom: DOM manipulation for web scraping

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to expand the functionality of this MCP server! Here are some ideas for additional tools that would be valuable:

Potential Tool Ideas

• Route Planning: Multi-hop trading route optimization
• Exploration Tools: Undiscovered system finder, exploration route planning
• Engineering: Material location finder, blueprint requirements
• Combat: Conflict zone finder, bounty hunting locations
• Mining: Hotspot locator, mining equipment recommendations
• Fleet Carriers: Carrier market search, parking location finder
• Community Goals: Current CG status and participation tools
• Powerplay: Territory control information, merit optimization
• Guardian/Thargoid Sites: Archaeological site locations and requirements

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

For new tool ideas or feature requests, please open an issue to discuss the implementation approach.

Disclaimer

This tool is for educational and personal use. Please respect the terms of service of the data providers (Spansh, Inara) and the game itself. Elite Dangerous is a trademark of Frontier Developments plc.