Rijksmuseum MCP Server

Rijksmuseum MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Rijksmuseum's collection through natural language interactions. This server enables AI models to explore, analyze, and interact with artworks and collections from the Rijksmuseum.

Features

The server provides several tools for interacting with the Rijksmuseum's collection:

1. Search Artworks (search_artwork)

Search and filter artworks using various criteria including:

• Text-based search
• Artist name
• Artwork type
• Materials and techniques
• Time periods
• Colors
• And more

2. Artwork Details (get_artwork_details)

Retrieve comprehensive information about specific artworks, including:

• Basic details (title, artist, dates)
• Physical properties
• Historical context
• Visual information
• Curatorial information
• Exhibition history

3. High-Resolution Images (get_artwork_image)

Access high-resolution image data with deep zoom capabilities:

• Multiple zoom levels
• Tile-based image loading
• Full resolution support
• Position information

4. User Collections (get_user_sets & get_user_set_details)

Explore user-created collections:

• Browse curated sets
• View thematic groupings
• Analyze collection patterns
• Access detailed set information

5. Image Viewing (open_image_in_browser)

Open artwork images directly in your browser for detailed viewing.

6. Artist Timeline (get_artist_timeline)

Generate chronological timelines of artists' works:

• Track artistic development
• Analyze periods and styles
• Study career progression

Example Use Cases

Here are some example queries you can ask the AI when using this server:

Artwork Discovery

Artwork Analysis

Artist Research

Thematic Exploration

Collection Analysis

Visual Details

Getting Started

You can install this server in two ways:

1. Using Claude Desktop with NPM Package

Update your Claude configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

You can get an API key from the Rijksmuseum API Portal.

2. From Source

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies:
   npm install
3. Copy the example environment file:
   cp .env.example .env
4. Add your Rijksmuseum API key to the .env file:
   RIJKSMUSEUM_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
5. Then update your Claude configuration file:
   { "mcpServers": { "rijksmuseum-server": { "command": "node", "args": [ "/path/to/rijksmuseum-server/build/index.js" ], "env": { "RIJKSMUSEUM_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" } } } }

Make sure to:

• Replace /path/to/rijksmuseum-server with the actual path to your installation
• Add your Rijksmuseum API key in the env section

After updating the configuration, restart Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect.

Configuration

The server can be configured through environment variables:

• RIJKSMUSEUM_API_KEY: Your Rijksmuseum API key (required)
• PORT: Server port (default: 3000)
• LOG_LEVEL: Logging level (default: 'info')

API Documentation

For detailed information about the Rijksmuseum API endpoints used by this server, visit: Rijksmuseum API Documentation

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or create issues for bugs and feature requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.