The Blue Alliance

Name: The Blue Alliance
Author: withinfocus

by withinfocusversion 1.4.0i★ 1iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.withinfocus/tba

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

The Blue Alliance MCP Server

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User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
Our basic checksi2 of 2 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiVery new↓ 123/wk · ★ 1

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other
You need to fill in: TBA_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 2 of 2 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: TBA_API_KEY

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tba": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@withinfocus/tba-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TBA_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add tba --env TBA_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y @withinfocus/tba-mcp-server

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tba": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@withinfocus/tba-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TBA_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "tba": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@withinfocus/tba-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TBA_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

TBA_API_KEY secret required env
The Blue Alliance API key

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 10, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account withinfocus, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 4 days ago
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 82% of the other 19085 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 18% of the other 19085 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 19085 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is The Blue Alliance safe?

It passed 2 of 2 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: TBA_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 4 days ago, and the latest version (1.4.0) reached the registry 3 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

Open the README

Copied from the maker’s repo as written. PopNx MCP has not reviewed or endorsed it. HTML, images and scripts are removed. Links lead off this site.

The Blue Alliance MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to The Blue Alliance API for FIRST Robotics Competition data. Enables AI assistants and other MCP clients to retrieve comprehensive FRC team, event, and match information.

Features

Team Information: Get detailed team profiles, participation history, awards, and media
Event Data: Access event details, rankings, matches, and elimination alliances
Match Results: Retrieve match data with scores, alliances, and breakdowns
Historical Data: Query data from 1992 to the current year
Type Safety: All responses validated with Zod schemas
Comprehensive Coverage: 35+ tools covering all major TBA API endpoints

Installation

npm (Recommended)

npm install -g @withinfocus/tba-mcp-server

Docker

Pull the image from GitHub Container Registry:

docker pull ghcr.io/withinfocus/tba-mcp-server:latest

Or build locally:

git clone https://github.com/withinfocus/tba-mcp-server.git

cd tba-mcp-server docker build -t tba-mcp-server .

Configuration

Get an API key from The Blue Alliance

Set your API key as an environment variable:

export TBA_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Or create a .env file:

TBA_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Usage

With npm

Add to your MCP client configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop):

"mcpServers": { "tba": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@withinfocus/tba-mcp-server"], "env": { "TBA_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" } } } }

With Docker

Add to your MCP client configuration:

"mcpServers": { "tba": { "command": "docker", "args": [ "run", "--rm", "-i", "--init", "-e", "TBA_API_KEY=your_api_key_here", "ghcr.io/withinfocus/tba-mcp-server:latest" ] } } }

Or run directly:

docker run --rm -i --init \

-e TBA_API_KEY=your_api_key_here \ ghcr.io/withinfocus/tba-mcp-server:latest

Available Tools

Team Information (24 tools)

Access comprehensive team data including profiles, participation history, events, matches, awards, and media.

Key tools: get_team, get_team_events, get_team_matches, get_team_awards, get_team_media

Event Information (19 tools)

Query event details, participants, rankings, matches, and analytics.

Key tools: get_event, get_events, get_event_teams, get_event_rankings, get_event_matches, get_event_oprs

Match Information (3 tools)

Retrieve detailed match data including scores, alliances, and robot tracking.

Key tools: get_match, get_match_simple, get_match_zebra

District Tools (8 tools)

Access district rankings, events, and team information.

Key tools: get_districts, get_district_rankings, get_district_events, get_district_teams

General/Utility Tools (6 tools)

Paginated team listings and API status information.

Key tools: get_teams, get_teams_by_year, get_status

Complete Documentation

[All Tools](docs/TOOLS.md) - Complete reference for all 35+ tools with parameters and examples
[Data Schemas](docs/SCHEMAS.md) - Detailed schema documentation for all response types

Quick Examples

Get team information

// Get detailed team profile

get_team(team_key: "frc86")

// Get team's events in a year get_team_events(team_key: "frc86", year: 2024)

// Get team's awards get_team_awards(team_key: "frc86", year: 2024)

Analyze an event

// Get event details

get_event(event_key: "2024casj")

// Get participating teams get_event_teams(event_key: "2024casj")

// Get rankings get_event_rankings(event_key: "2024casj")

// Get elimination alliances get_event_alliances(event_key: "2024casj")

Get match data

// Get detailed match information

get_match(match_key: "2024casj_qm1")

// Get robot tracking data (if available) get_match_zebra(match_key: "2024casj_qm1")

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for development setup, testing guidelines, and how to add new tools.

The Blue Alliance

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

Which apps can use it

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

World Monitor

Claude Flow

Tldraw

README from the maker

The Blue Alliance MCP Server

Features

Installation

npm (Recommended)

Docker

Configuration

Usage

With npm

With Docker

Available Tools

Team Information (24 tools)

Event Information (19 tools)

Match Information (3 tools)

District Tools (8 tools)

General/Utility Tools (6 tools)

Complete Documentation

Quick Examples

Get team information

Analyze an event

Get match data

Contributing

Related Links