reeeeemo/ancestry-mcp

Overview

Ancestry MCP server built in Python that enables interaction with .ged (GEDCOM) files. It exposes family tree data through the Model Context Protocol for use by compatible clients.

Best for

Best for
Developers building MCP-based applications that need to read or manipulate GEDCOM family tree data

Use cases

• Querying and navigating GEDCOM family tree files programmatically
• Integrating genealogy data into MCP-compatible applications
• Building tools that read or analyze ancestry records from standard formats

How to use

Install

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-ancestry --client claude

Tools exposed

• file_name
• new_name
• list_files
• rename_file
• view_file

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Notes

Ancestry MCP server built in Python that enables interaction with .ged (GEDCOM) files. It exposes family tree data through the Model Context Protocol for use by compatible clients.

34 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-01-12. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Querying and navigating GEDCOM family tree files programmatically
• Integrating genealogy data into MCP-compatible applications
• Building tools that read or analyze ancestry records from standard formats

Pros

• Directly supports the widely used GEDCOM format for genealogy data
• Lightweight Python implementation with a focused scope
• Open source with a permissive license for customization

Cons

• Limited to GEDCOM files, no support for other genealogy formats
• Small community and few stars, indicating early-stage project
• Requires MCP-compatible client to be useful, not a standalone tool

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