Netcdf
FreeNot checkedMCP server that gives AI coding agents context about NetCDF climate and scientific data files
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MCP server that gives AI coding agents context about NetCDF climate and scientific data files
README
An MCP server that reads and understands NetCDF files, designed to give coding agents context about scientific data files.
Installation
uv pip install -e .
Usage
With Cursor/Claude
Add to your MCP configuration file (~/.cursor/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"netcdf-mcp": {
"command": "/path/to/uv",
"args": ["run", "--directory", "/path/to/netcdf-mcp", "netcdf-mcp"]
}
}
}
Replace /path/to/uv with your uv binary location (e.g., /opt/homebrew/bin/uv) and /path/to/netcdf-mcp with where you cloned this repository.
Standalone
netcdf-mcp
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_file_structure |
Get dimensions, coordinates, variables, and attributes |
list_variables |
List all data variables with shapes and units |
get_global_attributes |
Get file-level metadata |
get_variable_info |
Detailed info about a specific variable |
get_variable_stats |
Statistical summary (min, max, mean, percentiles) |
get_variable_sample |
Extract sample values for inspection |
get_dimension_values |
Get coordinate values (time, lat, lon) |
check_data_quality |
Check for NaN, outliers, and suspicious patterns |
compare_variables |
Compare two variables for compatibility and correlation |
get_time_range |
Get temporal extent in human-readable format |
get_spatial_bounds |
Get geographic extent (lat/lon bounds) |
check_cf_compliance |
Verify CF conventions compliance |
explain_variable |
Human-readable explanation of a variable |
Install Netcdf in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install netcdfInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add netcdf -- uvx --from git+https://github.com/dogukanteber/netcdf-mcp netcdf-mcpStep-by-step: how to install Netcdf
FAQ
Is Netcdf MCP free?
Yes, Netcdf MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Netcdf need an API key?
No, Netcdf runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Netcdf hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Netcdf in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Netcdf on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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