OpenEdu MCP Server
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OpenEdu MCP Server for educational resources and curriculum planning, integrates with OpenLibrary, Wikipedia and arXiv
Details
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- Cicatriiz
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- Complete API integration: Open Library, Wikipedia, Dictionary, arXiv
- Grade‑level filtering (K‑2, 3‑5, 6‑8, 9‑12, College)
- Subject classification and curriculum alignment (Common Core, NGSS)
- SQLite‑based intelligent caching with TTL support
- Built‑in rate limiting and usage analytics
- Robust error handling with educational context preservation
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
OpenEdu MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install Python 3.9+, clone the repository, install dependencies (pip install -r requirements.txt), create a .env file from .env.example, then run python -m src.main. The server exposes 21+ MCP tools accessible via standard I/O, HTTP (POST /mcp with JSON-RPC), or SSE (GET /events). Integration with AI‑assisted coding tools is supported by configuring them to start the server.
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"openedu mcp server": {
"openedu-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"src.main"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"openedu-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"src.main"
]
}
}OpenEdu MCP Server
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide educational resources and support curriculum planning for educators. This server integrates with multiple educational APIs to provide access to books, articles, definitions, and research papers with intelligent educational filtering and grade-level appropriateness.
🎓 Features
Complete API Integration Suite
- 📚 Open Library Integration: Educational book search, recommendations, and metadata - 🌐 Wikipedia Integration: Educational article analysis with grade-level filtering - 📖 Dictionary Integration: Vocabulary analysis and language learning support - 🔬 arXiv Integration: Academic paper search with educational relevance scoringEducational Intelligence
- Grade Level Filtering: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, College level content - Subject Classification: Mathematics, Science, ELA, Social Studies, Arts, PE, Technology - Curriculum Alignment: Common Core, NGSS, State Standards support - Educational Metadata: Complexity scoring, reading levels, educational value assessmentPerformance & Reliability
- Intelligent Caching: SQLite-based caching with TTL support - Rate Limiting: Built-in rate limiting to respect API quotas - Usage Analytics: Comprehensive usage tracking and performance metrics - Error Handling: Robust error handling with educational context preservation🚀 Quick Start
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9 or higher
- pip package manager
Installation
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Cicatriiz/openedu-mcp.git
cd openedu-mcp
2. Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Set up configuration:
```bash
cp .env.example .env
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