Untappd MCP server

This MCP server connects Claude to the Untappd API, allowing you to access beer data and functionality directly through Claude. It follows the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification to create a seamless integration experience.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js installed on your system
• Untappd API credentials (Client ID and Client Secret)

Getting API Credentials

Before using the Untappd MCP server, you'll need to obtain API credentials:

1. Visit the Untappd Developer Portal
2. Register for a developer account
3. Create a new application to receive your Client ID and Client Secret

Setting Up the Server

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/username/untapped-mcp.git
   cd untapped-mcp
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Build the project:

   npm run build
   

Usage

Configuring with Claude Desktop

To connect the Untappd MCP server with Claude Desktop:

1. Locate your claude_desktop_config.json file
2. Add the Untappd MCP server configuration to the mcpServers section
3. Include your API credentials as environment variables

Example configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Untappd": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/untapped-mcp/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "UNTAPPED_API_CLIENT_ID": "<YOUR_CLIENT_ID>",
        "UNTAPPED_API_CLIENT_SECRET": "<YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Using with Claude

Once configured, you can ask Claude to interact with Untappd data. For example:

• "Find me some IPAs with ratings above 4.0"
• "What are the top-rated beers from local breweries?"
• "Show me information about [specific beer name]"

Claude will communicate with the Untappd API through the MCP server and return the requested information.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Server not connecting: Verify your API credentials are correct
• Permission errors: Ensure the path to the build file is correct and accessible
• Rate limiting: The Untappd API has usage limits - you may experience throttling with frequent requests

How to add this MCP server to Cursor

There are two ways to add an MCP server to Cursor. The most common way is to add the server globally in the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file so that it is available in all of your projects.

If you only need the server in a single project, you can add it to the project instead by creating or adding it to the .cursor/mcp.json file.

Adding an MCP server to Cursor globally

To add a global MCP server go to Cursor Settings > MCP and click "Add new global MCP server".

When you click that button the ~/.cursor/mcp.json file will be opened and you can add your server like this:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "cursor-rules-mcp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "cursor-rules-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Adding an MCP server to a project

To add an MCP server to a project you can create a new .cursor/mcp.json file or add it to the existing one. This will look exactly the same as the global MCP server example above.

How to use the MCP server

Once the server is installed, you might need to head back to Settings > MCP and click the refresh button.

The Cursor agent will then be able to see the available tools the added MCP server has available and will call them when it needs to.

You can also explictly ask the agent to use the tool by mentioning the tool name and describing what the function does.