Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Ancestry

This MCP server provides read and write access to GEDCOM files for ancestry research, allowing listing, renaming, and viewing of genealogical data.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

readwrite

Quickstart

Install

npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-ancestry --client claude

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
     "ancestry": {
       "command": "mcp-server-ancestry",
       "args": ["--gedcom-path", "path/to/your/gedcom/files"]
     }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (3)

safe

list_files

Lists GEDCOM files within the specified directory.

Read-only operation with no side effects.

moderate

rename_file

Renames a GEDCOM file within the specified directory.

Allows modification of file names, potentially leading to data management issues.

safe

view_file

Parses and reads the contents of a GEDCOM file.

Read-only operation; only retrieves and displays data.

Safety Assessment

This server is relatively safe for read operations within a controlled environment. However, the ability to rename files introduces a moderate risk of data corruption or accidental modification. Exercise caution when enabling write operations and ensure the gedcom path is properly secured.

Operations are limited to a specified directory, providing some sandboxing.
No network exposure by default; operates locally.
Read operations are available, allowing safe data retrieval.
The server itself does not handle sensitive credentials directly.

Write operations (rename_file) are supported, posing a risk of data modification.
Lack of built-in authentication mechanisms.
No explicit RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) is implemented.
Potential for path traversal vulnerabilities if the gedcom path is not carefully validated.