MOF Tools MCP Server
A professional, lightweight MCP server for Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) research. This server uses the SSE (Server-Sent Events) transport to provide scientific tools over HTTP.
📁 Repository Structure
main.py: Server entrypoint and tool registration.tools.py: Core logic for scientific calculations and database queries.pyproject.toml: Dependency and package management.
🚀 Installation
# Install dependencies
pip install mcp[server] ase
🏃 Running the Server
To run as the modern HTTP server (Streamable HTTP):
python main.py
🧪 Testing the Server
Method 1: MCP Inspector
# Connect inspector to your running HTTP server
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector http://localhost:8080/mcp
Method 2: Manual HTTP Check
Since the server runs on HTTP, you can verify it's up with a simple curl:
curl http://localhost:8080/mcp
🛠️ Available Tools
| Tool | Description | Input |
|---|---|---|
search_mofs | Search internal MOF database | query (name or formula) |
calculate_energy | Calculate potential energy via ASE | data (CIF content or path) |
optimize_structure | Structure optimization placeholder | name (MOF name) |
🔌 Integration
To connect your agent to this server, use the Streamable HTTP endpoint:
URL: http://localhost:8080/mcp