Northeastern University Calendar MCP Server

What is Northeastern University Calendar MCP Server?

This MCP server provides access to Northeastern University's event calendar through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows Claude Desktop to fetch, search, and filter events from the Northeastern University calendar.

How to use Northeastern University Calendar MCP Server?

Install by cloning the repository, creating and activating a Python virtual environment (Python 3.9+ required), then installing dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt. Start the server with python neu_calendar_server.py (defaults to localhost port 8000). Connect it to Claude Desktop by editing the MCP configuration in Settings → Developer → Edit Config and adding the server entry, then restart Claude Desktop.

Key features of Northeastern University Calendar MCP Server

• Get today's events from the calendar.
• Get upcoming events for a specified number of days.
• Search events by keywords.
• Filter events by category.
• Get detailed information about specific events.
• List available event categories.

Use cases of Northeastern University Calendar MCP Server

• Ask "What events are happening today at Northeastern University?"
• Request "Show me upcoming events for the next week."
• Query "Are there any workshops happening this month?"
• Ask about specific categories such as "Tell me about athletic events at Northeastern."
• Inquire "What categories of events are available?"

FAQ from Northeastern University Calendar MCP Server

What are the requirements to run the server?

Python 3.9+, the Claude Desktop app, and an internet connection to access the Northeastern University calendar.

How do I install and start the server?

Clone or download the repository, create and activate a Python virtual environment, run pip install -r requirements.txt, then start with python neu_calendar_server.py.

How do I connect the server to Claude Desktop?

In Claude Desktop, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config, add the server configuration, then restart Claude Desktop. Detailed setup is in the provided CLAUDE_DESKTOP_SETUP.md file.

What should I do if Claude can't connect to the server?

Ensure the server is running and that port 8000 is not blocked by a firewall. Also verify the MCP extension configuration in Claude Desktop is correct.

Where does the calendar data come from?

The data is sourced from the Northeastern University Calendar at https://calendar.northeastern.edu/. The server retrieves this data over the internet.