Summary
Wraps the StackExchange API v2.3 to let Claude search and retrieve data from Stack Overflow and the broader StackExchange network. No authentication required for read operations, which keeps setup simple. Hosted by Pipeworx as a streamable HTTP endpoint, so you point your MCP client at their gateway URL and skip local server setup. The repo mentions an ask_pipeworx tool that interprets natural language questions and routes them to the right API calls automatically. Useful when you want Claude to pull programming solutions, troubleshooting threads, or technical discussions directly from StackExchange during a conversation. Part of a larger gateway offering 250+ data sources if you need broader coverage.
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mcp-stackexchange
StackExchange MCP — wraps the StackExchange API v2.3 (free, no auth required for read)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
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Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"stackexchange": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/stackexchange/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 Stackexchange 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.
One time payment $9 →Integrate web data into your AI product. One API to scrape website & brand data.
Get API Key Now →Agent, run crypto. Access onchain data & trade routes via 1inch.
Install now →On Capafy, your Skill runs online 24/7 as an agent product, and you get paid every time someone uses it.
Start earning →