r-huijts/oorlogsbronnen-mcp

Overview

A TypeScript MCP server that provides structured access to Dutch World War II archives via the Oorlogsbronnen API. It enables querying historical records, photographs, and documents from the Netherlands during 1940-1945.

Best for

Best for
Developers building tools for WWII history research focused on the Netherlands

Use cases

• Retrieving historical records about WWII events in the Netherlands
• Searching for photographs and documents from 1940-1945
• Integrating Dutch war archive data into research or genealogy workflows

How to use

Install

npm install

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "oorlogsbronnen-server": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": [\n        "-y",\n        "oorlogsbronnen-mcp"\n      ]\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

A TypeScript MCP server that provides structured access to Dutch World War II archives via the Oorlogsbronnen API. It enables querying historical records, photographs, and documents from the Netherlands during 1940-1945.

15 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2025-05-23. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Retrieving historical records about WWII events in the Netherlands
• Searching for photographs and documents from 1940-1945
• Integrating Dutch war archive data into research or genealogy workflows

Pros

• Direct access to a specialized WWII archive through a standard MCP interface
• Written in TypeScript with clear structure for integration
• Targets a niche data source often missing from general-purpose tools

Cons

• Limited to Oorlogsbronnen API data only
• Small community (15 stars) with minimal adoption or support
• Requires understanding of the Dutch language and WWII-specific terminology

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