HP-API Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Access canonical wizarding world lore and character data for your projects.
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Why people use HP-API
Harry Potter API Wizarding World Lore Data
This Connector changes that by putting the entire wizarding world inside your agent. You just ask a question and get the facts immediately. You get a clean, consistent flow of data for your next project.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to canonical Harry Potter lore without searching multiple websites.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Consistent Fan Fiction
A writer asks for the patronus of a specific character to make sure it fits the scene they are writing.
- Real-world use case 02
Trivia App Development
A dev uses the agent to pull a list of all spells to populate a guess the effect game.
- Real-world use case 03
Tabletop RPG Prep
A GM asks for all creatures and their species to create a bestiary for a homebrew campaign.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete HP-API capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HP-API.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through HP-API.
- 01 Capability
Get house characters
Pull a roster of characters from a specific house including their patronus and species. This is great for seeing who belongs to a specific house.
- 02 Capability
Get staff
Get a list of all Hogwarts teachers and staff members with their roles and houses. This helps you identify every professor at the school.
- 03 Capability
Get students
Find students organized by house, year, and other character details. It is useful for finding students by house or character name.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through HP-API.
- 04 Capability
Get all characters
Pull the entire roster of characters and magical creatures from the series. Use this to explore the full scope of the wizarding world.
- 05 Capability
Get character
Fetch specific details like ancestry and alive status for a single character by their ID. This provides deep metadata on a single person.
- 06 Capability
Get spells
Retrieve a list of all spells along with their magic types and descriptions. Use this to learn exactly what a charm or curse does.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask HP-API to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HP-API 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_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable HP-API for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable HP-API in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harry-potter-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using HP-API, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harry-potter-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API
Ask Copilot: "Using HP-API, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harry-potter-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API
Open Cascade and ask: "Using HP-API, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"harry-potter-api": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API
Ask Cline: "Using HP-API, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add harry-potter-api --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CGZ3vdbXEFWU5drnyIXhISLaZR7EZsMsvLDp64pI/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 HP-API
Ask Claude: "Using HP-API, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work HP-API can move forward.
Fans who need accurate lore for projects, trivia lovers looking for deep-dive stats, and writers who want to keep their fan fiction consistent with the books.
Fan Fiction Writer
Checking character ancestry and species to ensure lore consistency while writing a new chapter.
Trivia Content Creator
Pulling lists of spells and house members to build a quiz or a social media thread.
RPG Game Master
Looking up magical creatures and spells to build a bestiary for a homebrew campaign.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Build and manage conversational AI characters with backstory, narrative design, and knowledge banks for games and apps.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep HP-API connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about HP-API.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Harry Potter API MCP for my fan fiction?
Yes, it provides canonical details on character ancestry, species, and house affiliations. This helps you keep your story consistent with the established lore without constant research.
Does the Harry Potter API MCP include spell effects?
Yes, it includes the names, magic types, and specific effects for all spells. You can ask your agent to explain how a specific charm or curse works.
Can I get a list of all characters with the Harry Potter API MCP?
Yes, it can pull the entire roster of characters and magical creatures. You can use this to browse the whole wizarding world or look for specific types of creatures.
Is there a cost to use the Harry Potter API MCP?
No, it is completely free to use when you connect it through Vinkius. You get full access to the data without needing to manage separate subscriptions.
Can I filter students by house using the Harry Potter API MCP?
Yes, you can specifically request students from Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff. It also includes details like their year and patronus.
Does the Harry Potter API MCP work with Claude?
Yes, it works with Claude and any other MCP-compatible client. Once you connect it via Vinkius, your agent can use the capabilities naturally.
Do I need an API key?
No! The Harry Potter API (hp-api.onrender.com) is completely free and requires no authentication. Just subscribe and start exploring.
What houses are available?
All four Hogwarts houses: gryffindor, slytherin, ravenclaw and hufflepuff. Use get_house_characters to filter by any house.
Does the API include creatures and non-human characters?
Yes! get_all_characters includes humans, magical creatures, ghosts and sentient beings. Each entry includes species info (human, half-giant, house-elf, centaur, etc.).
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