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Qrz MCP

by qso-graphversion 0.6.3i★ –iRuns on your computer
Registry nameio.github.qso-graph/qrz-mcp

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

QRZ.com MCP server. Callsign lookup, DXCC resolution, logbook queries via QRZ XML API.

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What you can do with it

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  • Connection: Runs on your computer
  • Transport: stdio
  • Category: Other

Install

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

Before you install

  • Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
  • Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
  • The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

  • PyPIPython’s uv installed (for the uvx command)

Which app do you use?

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": {
    "qrz": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "qrz-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add qrz -- uvx qrz-mcp

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "qrz": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "qrz-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "qrz": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "qrz-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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.

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

What it can do

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

Basic checksi

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  • ✓ Pass

    Maker matches the repo

    The registry name was verified with the GitHub account qso-graph, which owns the repo

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    Still maintained

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    Has a licence

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  • – Not applicable

    Endpoint responds

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Compared with others in Otheri

  • More stars than 0% of the other 18584 servers in this category
  • Published to the registry more recently than 98% of the other 18584 servers in this category
  • Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 18584 servers in this category

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Common questions

Is Qrz MCP safe?

It passed 1 of 1 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?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

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 –, and the latest version (0.6.3) reached the registry today.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, aamio rendezvous

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README from the maker

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qrz-mcp

MCP server for QRZ.com — callsign lookups, DXCC entity resolution, and logbook queries through any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

Part of the qso-graph project. Uses qso-graph-auth for credential management.

Install

uvx qrz-mcp            # run it; nothing to install

Tools

ToolAPIAuthDescription
qrz_lookupXMLSession keyCallsign lookup (name, grid, DXCC, license class, QSL info, image)
qrz_dxccXMLSession keyDXCC entity resolution from callsign or entity code
qrz_logbook_statusLogbookAPI keyLogbook stats (QSO count, DXCC total, date range)
qrz_logbook_fetchLogbookAPI keyQuery QSOs with filters and transparent pagination
qrz_downloadLogbookAPI keyDownload full logbook as ADIF
get_version_info—NoneService version + upstream QRZ API version (fleet identity attestation)

Quick Start

1. Set up credentials

qrz-mcp uses qso-graph-auth personas for credential management. QRZ has two separate auth mechanisms, exposed as two providers — set up whichever you need:

ProviderToolsCredentials
qrzqrz_lookup, qrz_dxccusername + password
qrz_logbookqrz_logbook_status, qrz_logbook_fetch, qrz_downloadusername + API key
# Install qso-graph-auth if you haven't

uv tool install qso-graph-auth

Create a persona (--start is required)

qso-graph-auth persona add --name ki7mt --callsign KI7MT --start 2018-01-01

XML API (qrz_lookup, qrz_dxcc)

qso-graph-auth provider enable ki7mt qrz qso-graph-auth creds set ki7mt qrz # asks for your username, then your password (hidden)

Logbook API (qrz_logbook_status, qrz_logbook_fetch, qrz_download)

qso-graph-auth provider enable ki7mt qrz_logbook qso-graph-auth creds set ki7mt qrz_logbook # asks for your username, then your API key

Verify

qso-graph-auth creds doctor

Pass the persona name (ki7mt above) as the persona argument on every tool call.

Omit --password / --api-key to be prompted instead — passing secrets as CLI arguments leaves them in your shell history.

XML API (callsign lookup, DXCC) requires a QRZ XML Subscription ($35.95/yr). Free tier returns name and address only.

Logbook API requires an API key from QRZ Settings > API.

2. Configure your MCP client

qrz-mcp works with any MCP-compatible client. Add the server config and restart — tools appear automatically.

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/ on macOS, %APPDATA%\Claude\ on Windows):

{

"mcpServers": { "qrz": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["qrz-mcp"] } } }

Claude Code

Add to .claude/settings.json:

{

"mcpServers": { "qrz": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["qrz-mcp"] } } }

ChatGPT Desktop

ChatGPT supports MCP via the OpenAI Agents SDK. Add under Settings > Apps & Connectors, or configure in your agent definition:

{

"mcpServers": { "qrz": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["qrz-mcp"] } } }

Cursor

Add to .cursor/mcp.json (project-level) or ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global):

{

"mcpServers": { "qrz": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["qrz-mcp"] } } }

VS Code / GitHub Copilot

Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace:

{

"servers": { "qrz": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["qrz-mcp"] } } }

Gemini CLI

Add to ~/.gemini/settings.json (global) or .gemini/settings.json (project):

{

"mcpServers": { "qrz": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["qrz-mcp"] } } }

3. Ask questions

"Look up W1AW on QRZ — what's their grid and license class?"

"What DXCC entity is VP8PJ?"

"How many QSOs do I have in my QRZ logbook?"

"Show me all 20m FT8 QSOs from my QRZ logbook this year"

Rate Limiting

QRZ enforces undocumented rate limits that can trigger 24-hour IP bans. qrz-mcp protects you:

  • 500ms minimum delay between all API calls
  • Token bucket: 35 requests/minute
  • 60s freeze on authentication failures
  • 3600s freeze on connection refused (IP ban detection)
  • In-memory response cache (5 min for callsigns, 1 hour for DXCC)

Testing Without Credentials

Set the mock environment variable to test all 6 tools without QRZ credentials:

QRZ_MCP_MOCK=1 qrz-mcp

MCP Inspector

qrz-mcp --transport streamable-http --port 8002

Then open the MCP Inspector at http://localhost:8002.

Development

git clone https://github.com/qso-graph/qrz-mcp.git

cd qrz-mcp uv sync --group dev uv run pytest

QRZ Subscription Tiers

FeatureFreeXML Data ($35.95/yr)
Callsign lookups/day100Unlimited
Fields returnedName + address onlyAll (grid, lat/lon, DXCC, class, QSL, image)
Logbook APINoYes
DXCC lookupNoYes

License

GPL-3.0-or-later

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