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This MCP server provides read and write access to GEDCOM files for ancestry research, allowing listing, renaming, and viewing of genealogical data.
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This MCP server provides read and write access to GEDCOM files for ancestry research, allowing listing, renaming, and viewing of genealogical data.
This server is relatively safe for read operations within a controlled environment. However, the ability to rename files introduces a moderate risk of data corruption or accidental modification. Exercise caution when enabling write operations and ensure the gedcom path is properly secured.
Performance depends on the size of the GEDCOM files. Parsing large files may take considerable time. Consider optimizing file sizes for better performance.
No direct cost implications as it operates locally. However, consider storage costs for GEDCOM files.
npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-ancestry --client claude{
"mcpServers": {
"ancestry": {
"command": "mcp-server-ancestry",
"args": ["--gedcom-path", "path/to/your/gedcom/files"]
}
}
}list_filesLists GEDCOM files within the specified directory.
Read-only operation with no side effects.
rename_fileRenames a GEDCOM file within the specified directory.
Allows modification of file names, potentially leading to data management issues.
view_fileParses and reads the contents of a GEDCOM file.
Read-only operation; only retrieves and displays data.
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This server is relatively safe for read operations within a controlled environment. However, the ability to rename files introduces a moderate risk of data corruption or accidental modification. Exercise caution when enabling write operations and ensure the gedcom path is properly secured.
Autonomy is limited by the file system permissions and the specified GEDCOM path. Ensure appropriate permissions are set to prevent unauthorized access or modification.
Production Tip
Implement robust file backups and version control to mitigate the risk of data loss from write operations.
The server supports `.ged` files (GEDCOM format).
Use the `--gedcom-path` argument when starting the server.
No, the server does not implement any authentication mechanisms.
No, it only supports renaming files, not modifying their contents.
The behavior is OS-dependent; it may overwrite the existing file or throw an error.
Large files may impact performance. Optimize file sizes for better results.
No, it is single-threaded and does not support concurrent access.