Do I need an API key for SWAPI?

No, this MCP uses a public resource that does not require an API key.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I find technical specs for ships?

Yes, you can use the starship and vehicle capabilities to get specific technical details.

How do I get data on specific planets?

You can use the list_planets capability to search for specific worlds and their details.

Is the data hosted by Vinkius?

Yes, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately.

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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Connect Swapi The Star Wars to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull any galaxy fact directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through SWAPI.

01
List people
This capability searches the Star Wars database for specific characters or people.
02
Get resource by URL
This capability fetches a specific piece of data using its unique SWAPI URL.
03
Get root
This capability retrieves the main entry points for all Star Wars API resources.
04
List planets
This capability lets you find and filter through the various planets in the galaxy.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through SWAPI.

05
List species
This capability provides a list of the different biological species found in the films.
06
List starships
This capability searches for starships and specific vessel models.
07
List vehicles
This capability retrieves data on various ground and air vehicles.
08
List films
This capability pulls a list of the movies within the Star Wars saga.

Real work

What teams actually run

App Development

Populate a fan app with real character and ship data.

Creative Writing

Check if a specific species lives on a certain planet before writing a scene.

Fact Checking

Confirm the height or weight of a character for accuracy.

Data Analysis

Map out the relationships between different starships and their models.

Automate a task

Put SWAPI to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

How to map relationships

One connector, every AI

SWAPI works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put SWAPI to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

914ms average. Fast in production.

SWAPI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1414ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 679ms
Slowest day: 1414ms
14-day trend: Slowing+18%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of SWAPI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with SWAPI. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

SWAPI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — SWAPI capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "swapi-the-star-wars-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mXpVdfgpxpriksJoCzRNdH2Ib7emp8zVeuCyIUGP/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up SWAPI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work SWAPI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs reliable Star Wars data without manual searching.

01
Developers
Use it to fetch placeholder data or test API structures for new apps.
02
Writers
Verify character details and planetary facts for creative stories.
03
Data Enthusiasts
Analyze the connections between different species, ships, and worlds.

FAQ

Questions SWAPI owners ask.

01
Do I need an API key for SWAPI?
No, this MCP uses a public resource that does not require an API key.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I find technical specs for ships?
Yes, you can use the starship and vehicle capabilities to get specific technical details.
04
How do I get data on specific planets?
You can use the list_planets capability to search for specific worlds and their details.
05
Is the data hosted by Vinkius?
Yes, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately.
06
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.
07
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.
08
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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Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

List people

Get resource by URL

Get root

List planets

05-08

List species

List starships

List vehicles

List films

What teams actually run

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Creative Writing

Fact Checking

Data Analysis

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Do I need an API key for SWAPI?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I find technical specs for ships?

How do I get data on specific planets?

Is the data hosted by Vinkius?

How can I find a specific character by their name?

How do I get more details about a URL found in a result (like a homeworld)?

Can I search for starships using their model name instead of their common name?

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