Apiverket MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI assistants access to Swedish public data through the Apiverket API. It works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI-style MCP clients, and other MCP-compatible tools. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
People connecting maps & location tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-06-23 · ★ 2 · #34 OF 56 MAINTAINED MAPS & LOCATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Apiverket
before you install - you'll need
Set GOVDATA_API_URL before connecting. GOVDATA_API_KEY is optional or environment-specific per the README.
Claude Code
claude mcp add vinvuk-apiverket-mcp -- npx -y apiverket-mcp-server Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"vinvuk-apiverket-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"apiverket-mcp-server"
]
}
}
} Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions
license MIT - declared in the repository
npm package apiverket-mcp-server - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing
registry namespace io.github.vinvuk is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · Who maintains Apiverket
Apiverket is maintained by vinvuk. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Mar 2026.
04 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/vinvuk/apiverket-mcp
- category
- maps & location - ranked #34 of 56 actively-maintained maps & location servers as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.vinvuk/apiverket-mcp (active, first published 2026-05-22)
- packages
- npm:apiverket-mcp-server
05 · Apiverket FAQ
What is Apiverket?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that gives AI assistants access to Swedish public data through the Apiverket API. It works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI-style MCP clients, and other MCP-compatible tools. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.
Is Apiverket still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-06-23. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Apiverket?
Run `npx -y apiverket-mcp-server`. The README documents 2 environment variables (GOVDATA_API_URL, GOVDATA_API_KEY) to set first. Set GOVDATA_API_URL before connecting. GOVDATA_API_KEY is optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Apiverket run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
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