SWAPI - The Star Wars Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Fact-check Star Wars lore and fetch galaxy data instantly.
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Why people use SWAPI - The Star Wars
SWAPI Star Wars Lore for Accurate Creative Writing
This Connector changes that by giving your agent a direct line to the Star Wars API. You just ask a question and get the facts immediately, keeping you in the zone.
What Vinkius changes
You get a reliable source of truth for Star Wars lore without needing to manage any API keys.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Fact-checking a screenplay
A writer asks the agent to confirm if a specific species lives on a specific planet using list_species and list_planets.
- Real-world use case 02
Populating a trivia app
A developer uses list_vehicles to get a list of ships for a Guess the Ship game.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching a new story
A fan wants to know the climate of a planet to describe a scene accurately using list_planets.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete SWAPI - The Star Wars capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with SWAPI - The Star Wars.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through SWAPI - The Star Wars.
- 01 Capability
List people
Find characters by name to see their height, weight, and history. This is great for checking specific character traits.
- 02 Capability
Get resource by url
Fetch a specific resource like a homeworld or a movie using its unique URL. This helps you jump between related data points quickly.
- 03 Capability
Get root
See the main categories of the Star Wars API to see what is available. It is the best way to explore the overall structure.
- 04 Capability
List films
Search for specific movies in the saga or see the full list of films. Use the search parameter to filter by title.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through SWAPI - The Star Wars.
- 05 Capability
List planets
Look up planets to see their terrain, climate, and population stats. You can filter by name to find specific worlds.
- 06 Capability
List species
Search for different alien species and their biological traits. Use the search parameter to find specific lifeforms.
- 07 Capability
List starships
Get technical specs for famous ships like the Millennium Falcon. You can filter results by name or model.
- 08 Capability
List vehicles
Find data on ground vehicles and other transport types in the galaxy. This capability helps you find specs for non-spacecraft.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask SWAPI - The Star Wars to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use SWAPI - The Star Wars from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it SWAPI - The Star Wars, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable SWAPI - The Star Wars for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the SWAPI - The Star Wars URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable SWAPI - The Star Wars in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"swapi-the-star-wars": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using SWAPI - The Star Wars
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using SWAPI - The Star Wars, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"swapi-the-star-wars": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using SWAPI - The Star Wars
Ask Copilot: "Using SWAPI - The Star Wars, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"swapi-the-star-wars": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using SWAPI - The Star Wars
Open Cascade and ask: "Using SWAPI - The Star Wars, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"swapi-the-star-wars": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using SWAPI - The Star Wars
Ask Cline: "Using SWAPI - The Star Wars, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add swapi-the-star-wars --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using SWAPI - The Star Wars
Ask Claude: "Using SWAPI - The Star Wars, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work SWAPI can move forward.
This is for the Star Wars fan who wants to fact-check their fan fiction, the developer needing consistent placeholder data, and the writer who wants to build a world grounded in established lore.
Creative Writer
Verifying character ages and planet climates for a new short story.
App Developer
Fetching structured JSON data to populate a Star Wars trivia game.
Data Enthusiast
Mapping out the relationships between different planets and their inhabitants.
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Before you connect
Questions about SWAPI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the SWAPI MCP help me with my fan fiction?
Yes, it gives your agent access to official lore about characters, planets, and species so you can keep your story consistent with the canon.
Do I need an API key for the SWAPI MCP?
No, this Connector uses a public resource, so you can start querying the Star Wars universe immediately without any setup.
Can my agent find specific starship specs?
Yes, it can pull technical details like speed and passenger capacity for various ships and vehicles.
How do I use the SWAPI MCP to find planets?
Just ask your agent to list planets or search for a specific one like Tatooine to get its climate and population.
Is the SWAPI MCP good for building a trivia game?
It is perfect for that because it provides structured data for people, films, and vehicles that you can use to populate your game.
Can the SWAPI MCP help me find movie release dates?
Yes, your agent can list all the films in the saga to help you organize a timeline or find specific movie info.
How can I find a specific character by their name?
You can use the list_people capability and provide the name in the search parameter. The agent will return all matching characters from the Star Wars universe.
How do I get more details about a URL found in a result (like a homeworld)?
Use the get_resource_by_url capability. Simply pass the full URL (e.g., https://swapi.dev/api/planets/1/) to fetch the complete metadata for that specific resource.
Can I search for starships using their model name instead of their common name?
Yes! The list_starships capability allows searching by both name and model. Just enter the model string into the search parameter.
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