How do I use MCP SGF Server?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MCP SGF Server show me the board after move 50 from this SGF file" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

MCP SGF Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for processing SGF (Smart Game Format) files. Extract game information and generate visual board diagrams with.

Features

Extract comprehensive game information from SGF files
Generate visual board diagrams with customizable themes and formats
High performance: ≤200ms for game info, ≤500ms for diagrams
Robust validation with detailed error handling
TypeScript strict mode with 100% type safety
91.73% test coverage with 139 comprehensive tests
Multiple output formats: PNG and SVG support
Customizable themes: Classic, modern, and minimal styles

Quick Start

NPX (Recommended)

Start the MCP server instantly without installation:

npx mcp-sgf

The server will start and listen for MCP protocol connections on stdio.

Installation

Install globally for repeated use:

npm install -g mcp-sgf
mcp-sgf

Development Setup

Clone and set up for development:

git clone <repository-url>
cd mcp-sgf
npm install
npm run build
npm start

Client Configuration

To use this server with MCP-compatible clients (Claude Desktop, etc.), add the following configuration:

Claude Desktop Configuration (

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sgf": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["mcp-sgf"]
    }
  }
}

Alternative with local installation:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sgf": {
      "command": "mcp-sgf"
    }
  }
}

Usage

The MCP SGF server provides two main tools that can be called via the MCP protocol:

1. Extract Game Information (`get-sgf-info`)

Extract comprehensive metadata from SGF files including player information, game rules, and results.

{
  "tool": "get-sgf-info",
  "arguments": {
    "sgfContent": "(;FF[4]GM[1]SZ[19]PB[Lee Sedol]PW[AlphaGo]BR[9p]WR[-]KM[7.5]RE[W+R]DT[2016-03-09];B[pd];W[dp];B[cd];W[qp])"
  }
}

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "gameInfo": {
      "playerBlack": "Lee Sedol",
      "playerWhite": "AlphaGo",
      "blackRank": "9p",
      "whiteRank": "-",
      "boardSize": 19,
      "komi": 7.5,
      "result": "W+R",
      "date": "2016-03-09",
      "fileFormat": 4,
      "gameType": 1
    },
    "metadata": {
      "totalMoves": 4,
      "boardSize": 19,
      "hasValidStructure": true
    },
    "warnings": []
  }
}

2. Generate Board Diagrams (`get-sgf-diagram`)

Create visual board diagrams showing game positions with customizable appearance.

{
  "tool": "get-sgf-diagram", 
  "arguments": {
    "sgfContent": "(;FF[4]GM[1]SZ[19];B[pd];W[dp];B[cd];W[qp];B[ed];W[fq])",
    "moveNumber": 4,
    "width": 800,
    "height": 800,
    "theme": "modern",
    "coordLabels": true,
    "moveNumbers": false,
    "format": "png"
  }
}

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "mimeType": "image/png",
    "width": 800,
    "height": 800,
    "movesCovered": 4,
    "boardSize": 19,
    "parameters": {
      "moveNumber": 4,
      "format": "png",
      "theme": "modern"
    }
  }
}

The response includes base64-encoded image data with the specified MIME type.

Configuration Options

Game Information Tool

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`sgfContent`	string	✓	Complete SGF file content

Diagram Tool

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`sgfContent`	string	✓	-	Complete SGF file content
`moveNumber`	number	✗	final	Specific move to display (1-based)
`startMove`	number	✗	-	Start of move range (1-based)
`endMove`	number	✗	-	End of move range (1-based)
`width`	number	✗	600	Image width (100-2000)
`height`	number	✗	600	Image height (100-2000)
`coordLabels`	boolean	✗	true	Show coordinate labels
`moveNumbers`	boolean	✗	true	Show move numbers
`theme`	string	✗	classic	Visual theme
`format`	string	✗	png	Output format

Supported Themes

classic: Traditional wood board with classic stones
modern: Clean, contemporary appearance
minimal: Simplified design for clarity

Supported Formats

png: Raster format, best for viewing and sharing
svg: Vector format, scalable and editable

Supported Board Sizes

Range: 1×1 to 361×361 boards
Common: 9×9, 13×13, 19×19
Automatic: Size detection from SGF content

Development

Scripts

npm run build       # Build TypeScript to JavaScript
npm run dev         # Development mode with watch
npm test           # Run all tests with coverage
npm run lint       # ESLint checking
npm run format     # Prettier formatting
npm run type-check # TypeScript type checking

Client Integration

MCP Protocol JSON Examples

When integrating programmatically, use these JSON message formats:

List Available Tools:

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/list"
}

Call Get SGF Info Tool:

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 2,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get-sgf-info",
    "arguments": {
      "sgfContent": "(;FF[4]GM[1]SZ[19]PB[Lee Sedol]PW[AlphaGo]BR[9p]WR[-]KM[7.5]RE[W+R]DT[2016-03-09];B[pd];W[dp];B[cd];W[qp])"
    }
  }
}

Call Get SGF Diagram Tool:

{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0", 
  "id": 3,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get-sgf-diagram",
    "arguments": {
      "sgfContent": "(;FF[4]GM[1]SZ[19];B[pd];W[dp];B[cd];W[qp];B[ed];W[fq])",
      "moveNumber": 4,
      "width": 800,
      "height": 800,
      "theme": "modern",
      "format": "png"
    }
  }
}

Project Structure

mcp-sgf/
├── src/
│   ├── index.ts              # MCP server entry point
│   ├── tools/                # MCP tool implementations
│   │   ├── getSgfInfo.ts     # Game information extraction
│   │   └── getSgfDiagram.ts  # Diagram generation
│   ├── utils/                # Utility functions
│   │   ├── sgfParser.ts      # SGF parsing logic
│   │   ├── diagramRenderer.ts # Image generation
│   │   └── validation.ts     # Input validation
│   └── types/
│       └── sgf.ts           # TypeScript type definitions
├── tests/                   # Comprehensive test suite
├── docs/                    # Documentation
└── package.json            # Dependencies and scripts

Testing

# Run all tests
npm test

# Run specific test suite
npm test tests/getSgfInfo.test.ts

# Run with coverage report
npm test -- --coverage

# Run performance tests
npm test tests/performance.test.ts

Quality Assurance

TypeScript: Strict mode with 100% type coverage
ESLint: Zero warnings with strict rules
Prettier: Consistent code formatting
Vitest: 95% coverage threshold enforced
Performance: Response time targets validated

Error Handling

The server provides comprehensive error handling with specific error types:

Error Types

Type	Description
`INVALID_FORMAT`	SGF content is not valid format
`INVALID_PARAMETERS`	Invalid or missing parameters
`PARSING_ERROR`	Failed to parse SGF content
`UNSUPPORTED_GAME`	Game type not supported
`FILE_TOO_LARGE`	SGF file exceeds size limits

Example Error Response

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "type": "INVALID_FORMAT",
    "message": "Invalid SGF format. SGF files must start with '(' and end with ')' and contain at least one property.",
    "details": {}
  }
}

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Documentation

Tool Reference: Complete API documentation
OpenAPI Schema: Machine-readable specification
Model Context Protocol: MCP specification

MCP SGF Server

MCP SGF Server

Features

Quick Start

NPX (Recommended)

Installation

Development Setup

Client Configuration

Usage

1. Extract Game Information (`get-sgf-info`)

2. Generate Board Diagrams (`get-sgf-diagram`)

Configuration Options

Game Information Tool

Diagram Tool

Supported Themes

Supported Formats

Supported Board Sizes

Development

Scripts

Client Integration

MCP Protocol JSON Examples

Project Structure

Testing

Quality Assurance

Error Handling

Error Types

Example Error Response

License

Documentation

Resources

Latest Blog Posts

MCP directory API

MCP SGF Server

Features

Quick Start

NPX (Recommended)

Installation

Development Setup

Client Configuration

Usage

1. Extract Game Information (get-sgf-info)

2. Generate Board Diagrams (get-sgf-diagram)

Configuration Options

Game Information Tool

Diagram Tool

Supported Themes

Supported Formats

Supported Board Sizes

Development

Scripts

Client Integration

MCP Protocol JSON Examples

Project Structure

Testing

Quality Assurance

Error Handling

Error Types

Example Error Response

License

Documentation

Resources

Latest Blog Posts

MCP directory API

1. Extract Game Information (`get-sgf-info`)

2. Generate Board Diagrams (`get-sgf-diagram`)