io.github.cyanheads/usda-mcp-server
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Before you connect
Config example (to connect)
{
"mcpServers": {
"usda-mcp-server": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
}
}
}Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Install / Connect
claude mcp add usda-mcp-server -- npx -y @cyanheads/usda-mcp-server@0.1.8Follow the official README; env and args vary per server.
🛠️ Maintenance weight 30% · 84 pts
📊 Adoption weight 25% · 17 pts
✅ Usability weight 20% · 100 pts
❤️ Health & community weight 25% · 51 pts
Sources: GitHub API · npm registry · Official registry · updated 2026-08-13
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