German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)
German archive finding aids (DDB); civil and church registers of BW, NRW, RLP and Hesse.
No outside reports on file
German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is distributed via PyPI (german-archives-mcp); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcePyPI (german-archives-mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
uvx german-archives-mcpEverything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)
German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) is an MCP server focused on General: German archive finding aids (DDB); civil and church registers of BW, NRW, RLP and Hesse.
It is published on PyPI as german-archives-mcp and hosted on GitHub at ianderso/german-archives-mcp. Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
PyPI command
uvx german-archives-mcpPyPI (pip) command
pip install german-archives-mcpMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"german-archives-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"german-archives-mcp"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via PyPI (german-archives-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)?
Run uvx german-archives-mcp (or pip install german-archives-mcp) in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/ianderso/german-archives-mcp.
Are there security reports about German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) actively maintained?
We do not have star or download counts on file for German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers) yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/ianderso/german-archives-mcp before relying on it.
What are alternatives to German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)?
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README badge and team notes
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: German Archives (DDB; BW, NRW, Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse registers)
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/ianderso-german-archives-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** PyPI (german-archives-mcp)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `uvx german-archives-mcp`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- ianderso
- Source code
- github.com/ianderso/german-archives-mcp
- Install command
- pip install german-archives-mcp
- Est. context load
- ~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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