CheerLights MCP Server
MCP server that allows AI tools to interact with the CheerLights API.
what is CheerLights MCP Server?
CheerLights MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI tools, such as Claude, to interact with the CheerLights API, a global IoT project that synchronizes colors across connected lights worldwide.
how to use CheerLights MCP Server?
To use the CheerLights MCP Server, install the necessary dependencies, run the server code, and configure it with Claude for Desktop to ask questions about the current CheerLights color or recent color changes.
key features of CheerLights MCP Server?
- Get the current CheerLights color
- View recent color change history
- Real-time integration with the CheerLights API
use cases of CheerLights MCP Server?
- Querying the current color of CheerLights.
- Retrieving the last 10 color changes for analysis.
- Integrating with AI tools for enhanced user interaction with IoT lighting systems.
FAQ from CheerLights MCP Server?
- Can I use CheerLights MCP Server with any AI tool?
Currently, it is designed to work with Claude and similar AI tools that support MCP.
- Is there a tutorial available for setting up the server?
Yes! A blog tutorial is available to guide you through creating your own MCP server for Claude Desktop.
- What programming language is used for the server?
The server is written in Python.
CheerLights MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude or other AI tools to interact with the CheerLights API. CheerLights is a global IoT project that synchronizes colors across connected lights worldwide.
Features
- Get the current CheerLights color
- View recent color change history
- Real-time integration with the CheerLights API
Installation
First, install the necessary dependencies:
pip install mcp httpx
Running the Server
Save the code to a file (e.g., server.py) and run it:
python server.py
Connecting to Claude for Desktop
Add this to your Claude for Desktop configuration:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheerlights": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["path/to/server.py"]
}
}
}
Using with Claude
After restarting Claude for Desktop, you can ask questions like:
- "What's the current CheerLights color?"
- "Show me the last 10 CheerLights color changes"
API Reference
The server uses the CheerLights API endpoint:
http://api.thingspeak.com/channels/1417/field/1/last.json
Blog Tutorial
Learn How to Create Your Own MCP Server for Claude Desktop and Windsurf
