Tarkov MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to Escape from Tarkov game data through the community-maintained Tarkov API.
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Features
Item Tools
- search_items - Search for items by name or type (supports localization)
- get_item_details - Get detailed item information including prices, stats, and usage
- get_item_prices - Get current pricing information for items
- compare_items - Compare multiple items side by side
- get_quest_items - Get quest-specific items with their associated tasks
Market Tools
- get_flea_market_data - Current flea market price data
- get_barter_trades - Available barter exchanges from traders
- calculate_barter_profit - Profit/loss analysis for barter trades
- get_ammo_data - Ammunition statistics and pricing
- get_hideout_modules - Hideout module information and requirements
Map Tools
- get_maps - List all available maps
- get_map_details - Detailed map information including spawns and extracts
- get_map_spawns - Spawn locations and information for specific maps
Trader Tools
- get_traders - List all traders
- get_trader_details - Detailed trader information
- get_trader_items - Items available from specific traders
Quest Tools
- get_quests - List quests, optionally filtered by trader
- get_quest_details - Detailed quest information including objectives and rewards
- search_quests - Search quests by name or description
Community Tools
- get_goon_reports - Get recent community-driven goon squad sighting reports
Installation
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8 or higher
- pip package manager
Install Dependencies
You can install the dependencies in several ways:
First, clone the repository and navigate into the repository root directory.
Option 1: Install as a package (recommended)
pip install -e .
Option 2: Install with development dependencies
pip install -e ".[dev]"
Option 3: Using requirements.txt (legacy)
pip install -r requirements.txt
Claude Desktop Setup
To use this MCP server with Claude Desktop, make sure you've followed the install instructions above.
Add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tarkov": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "tarkov_mcp"],
"cwd": "/path/to/tarkov-mcp"
}
}
}
Replace /path/to/tarkov-mcp with the actual path to this project directory.
After updating the config file, restart Claude Desktop for the changes to take effect.
Development
Running Tests
pytest tests/ -v
Running the Server
python -m tarkov_mcp
Configuration
The server can be configured using environment variables:
TARKOV_API_URL- Tarkov API endpoint (default: https://api.tarkov.dev/graphql)MAX_REQUESTS_PER_MINUTE- Rate limit (default: 60)REQUEST_TIMEOUT- Request timeout in seconds (default: 30)
Features
- Multi-language Support: Full localization support for 16 languages (English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, etc.)
- Enhanced Item Data: Comprehensive item properties including new weapon ballistics, armor materials, and medical effects
- Community Integration: Goon squad tracking and quest-specific item information
- Modern API Compatibility: Updated GraphQL queries using latest Tarkov API schema structure
- Rate Limiting: Built-in rate limiting to respect API limits (60 requests per minute by default)
- Error Handling: Comprehensive error handling with detailed error messages
- Async Support: Fully asynchronous implementation for better performance
- Comprehensive Testing: Extensive test suite with pytest
- Type Safety: Full type hints throughout the codebase
API Data Source
This server uses the community-maintained Tarkov API at https://api.tarkov.dev/graphql, which provides real-time data for Escape from Tarkov including:
- Item information and statistics
- Current market prices
- Trader information and barter trades
- Quest and task data
- Map and location information
- Ammunition data
- Hideout module requirements
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Rate Limiting: If you encounter rate limit errors, the server will automatically retry with exponential backoff
- Network Issues: Check your internet connection and ensure the Tarkov API is accessible
- Claude Desktop Integration: Make sure the path in your config file is correct and Python is in your PATH
Logging
The server includes comprehensive logging. To enable debug logging, set the environment variable:
export LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.
Quick start:
- Fork the repository
- Set up development environment:
pip install -e ".[dev]" - Install pre-commit hooks:
pre-commit install - Create a feature branch
- Make your changes with tests
- Run quality checks:
pre-commit run --all-files - Submit a pull request
License
GPL-3.0 License - see LICENSE file for details.