ITIS MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search_itisC | Search ITIS database using SOLR queries. Supports general search with flexible query parameters. |
| search_by_scientific_nameC | Search for organisms by their scientific name in ITIS database. |
| search_by_tsnC | Search for organisms by their Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN) in ITIS database. |
| search_by_kingdomB | Search for organisms within a specific kingdom in ITIS database. |
| search_by_rankB | Search for organisms by their taxonomic rank in ITIS database. |
| get_hierarchyC | Get the complete taxonomic hierarchy for a given TSN. |
| autocomplete_searchC | Search for organisms with autocomplete functionality using partial names. |
| get_statisticsB | Get basic statistics about the ITIS database (total number of records). |
| search_by_vernacular_nameC | Search for organisms by their common/vernacular names in ITIS database. |
| explore_taxonomyC | Explore taxonomic relationships by finding related organisms at different taxonomic levels. |
| get_random_speciesC | Get random species from ITIS database with optional taxonomic filters. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| complete_taxonomy_profile | Build a complete taxonomic profile for any organism including hierarchy, related species, and classification details |
| compare_species_relationships | Compare the taxonomic relationships between multiple species to understand their connections |
| biodiversity_survey | Conduct a biodiversity survey of a specific taxonomic group to understand species diversity and distribution |
| taxonomic_verification_audit | Verify and audit a list of scientific names for taxonomic accuracy and current classification status |
| taxonomy_teaching_module | Create educational content demonstrating taxonomic principles using real organism examples |
| random_creature_discovery | Intelligently discover random creatures based on free-form descriptions or terms |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 11 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, such as autocomplete_search for partial name matching and get_hierarchy for taxonomic relationships. However, search_by_scientific_name and search_itis could be confusing as both handle scientific name queries, though search_itis offers more flexibility with SOLR parameters.
All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with clear verb_noun structures, such as autocomplete_search and search_by_scientific_name. This uniformity makes the tool set predictable and easy to navigate for an agent.
With 11 tools, the server is well-scoped for an ITIS database interface, covering diverse search methods and taxonomic exploration without being overwhelming. Each tool serves a specific function, such as get_random_species for discovery and get_statistics for metadata.
The tool set provides comprehensive search capabilities across various criteria like name, rank, and TSN, along with taxonomic exploration. A minor gap exists in update or data modification tools, but this is reasonable for a read-focused database server, and agents can still perform most queries effectively.