Overview
Bluesky Context Server is a simple MCP (Message Control Protocol) server that allows MCP clients to query Bluesky instances efficiently.
To use the Bluesky Context Server, place the code on your computer and configure your Claude Desktop app to communicate with the MCP server, using a specified configuration file.
- Enables querying of Bluesky instances via MCP clients - Simple setup and configuration - Integrates with Claude Desktop app seamlessly
- Connecting multiple clients to Bluesky for real-time data retrieval.
- Facilitating communication between applications that use MCP to interact with Bluesky.
- Enhancing the functionality of existing applications by allowing them to query with Bluesky's instance data.
Add to your AI client
Use these steps to connect Bluesky Context Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.
Cursor
Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.
.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bluesky-context-server-laulauland": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-bluesky-context-server-laulauland"
]
}
}
}Claude Desktop
Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)
{
"mcpServers": {
"bluesky-context-server-laulauland": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-bluesky-context-server-laulauland"
]
}
}
}Claude Code
Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.
.mcp.json (project root)
{
"mcpServers": {
"bluesky-context-server-laulauland": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-bluesky-context-server-laulauland"
]
}
}
}VS Code (Copilot)
Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"bluesky-context-server-laulauland": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-bluesky-context-server-laulauland"
]
}
}
}Windsurf
Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bluesky-context-server-laulauland": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-bluesky-context-server-laulauland"
]
}
}
}Cline
Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.
Cline MCP Settings (via UI)
{
"mcpServers": {
"bluesky-context-server-laulauland": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-bluesky-context-server-laulauland"
]
}
}
}FAQ
What is required to run the Bluesky Context Server?
You need to place the server code on your local machine and configure the Claude app accordingly.
Can I use Bluesky Context Server with other applications?
Yes! As long as they support MCP, they can interact with the Bluesky Context Server.
Is there any cost associated with using Bluesky Context Server?
No, the Bluesky Context Server is free to use.