africa-api/africa-api-mcp

# Africa API MCP Server An MCP server that gives Claude direct access to the Africa API — comprehensive data on all 54 African nations including economic indicators, markets, trade, government, elections, and policies. ## Quick Start ### 1. Get an API key Sign up at africa-api.com and create an API key from your dashboard. ### 2. Connect your client The server runs on demand via `npx` — **nothing to install or host**. Pick your client: **Claude Code** (one command): ```bash claude mcp add africa-api -e AFRICA_API_KEY=your-api-key-here -- npx -y africa-api-mcp ``` **Claude Desktop** — add to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) or `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` (Windows), then restart: ```json { "mcpServers": { "africa-api": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "africa-api-mcp"], "env": { "AFRICA_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here" } } } } ``` **Cursor** — add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json` (global) or `.cursor/mcp.json` (per project) with the same `mcpServers` block as above. **VS Code** (Copilot agent mode) — one command: ```bash code --add-mcp '{"name":"africa-api","command":"npx","args":["-y","africa-api-mcp"],"env":{"AFRICA_API_KEY":"your-api-key-here"}}' ``` Any other MCP client works with the same `npx -y africa-api-mcp` command plus the `AFRICA_API_KEY` environment variable. The server is also listed in the MCP Registry as `io.github.africa-api/africa-api-mcp`. ## What You Can Ask Claude Once connected, Claude can answer questions like: - "What's the GDP of Nigeria vs South Africa over the last 10 years?" - "Show me current FX rates for East African currencies" - "Who is the head of state of Kenya and when did they take office?" - "What elections are coming up in Africa this year?" - "What are Nigeria's top 5 export products?" - "Show me the policy timeline for Rwanda" - "Rank African countries by life expectancy" - "What stocks are listed on the Nigerian Exchange?" - "Compare trade flows between Kenya and …