Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Agent integration with the Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API

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Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API is distributed via npm (@nulib/dc-api-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.

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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 sourcenpm (@nulib/dc-api-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @nulib/dc-api-mcp

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About Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API

Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API is an MCP server focused on Developer tools: Agent integration with the Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API.

It is published on npm as @nulib/dc-api-mcp and hosted on GitHub at nulib/dc-api-v2. 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.

npm command

npx -y @nulib/dc-api-mcp

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dc-api-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@nulib/dc-api-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100

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.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@nulib/dc-api-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 Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API?

Run npx -y @nulib/dc-api-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/nulib/dc-api-v2.

Are there security reports about Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API 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 Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-29). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/nulib/dc-api-v2 before relying on it.

What are alternatives to Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API?

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Northwestern University Libraries Digital Collections API
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/nulib-dc-api-v2
- **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:** npm (@nulib/dc-api-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @nulib/dc-api-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: nulib
Source code: github.com/nulib/dc-api-v2
Install command: npm install @nulib/dc-api-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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