Summary
Connects Claude to the Metropolitan Museum of Art's public collection API without requiring authentication. Exposes tools like get_departments to browse the Met's organizational structure (paintings, sculpture, photographs) and filter artwork searches by category. Part of the Pipeworx gateway ecosystem, so you can either use it standalone or access it alongside 250+ other data sources through a unified endpoint. Includes an ask_pipeworx wrapper that handles tool selection and argument mapping from natural language queries. Useful when you need to pull art collection data, research specific pieces, or build cultural reference tools without dealing with API keys or rate limits.
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mcp-art
Art MCP — Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection API (free, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_departments | List all departments in the Met collection (e.g., "Paintings", "Sculpture", "Photographs"). Use department names to filter search_artworks results. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"art": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/art/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Art data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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Keep your Mac awake while Claude Code and 40+ AI agents run. Sleeps when they're idle.
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