Eansearch MCP Server
Product database lookups from EAN-Search.org via an AI-integrated server.
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Overview
The Eansearch MCP Server provides a bridge between your local AI toolchain and the EAN-Search.org product database. It enables AI models to perform product data queries directly through a standard MCP interface, facilitating streamlined access to external commercial information. The server operates primarily via local stdio communication. Users must provide an EAN-Search API token to authenticate requests. It is designed to integrate into standard AI configurations, such as the Claude Desktop environment, by executing the script via the uv Python package manager.
Our verdict
This server carries a high risk level with a security score of 29/100. The repository has not been editorially reviewed, and the authentication methods remain unverified. Furthermore, the project lacks maintenance activity, with the last commit occurring over 238 days ago and a low bus factor of two contributors. It should be used with caution, primarily in non-sensitive environments until official review or more active maintenance is established.
- Zero direct dependencies reduce potential supply-chain vulnerability surfaces.
- Licensed under the permissive MIT open-source license.
- Provides documented configuration steps for immediate local implementation.
- Security score of 29/100 indicates significant unaddressed risks.
- Project development is inactive, with no updates for 238 days.
- Community-maintained rather than developed by the official vendor.
- No homepage link provided for status tracking or support.
Compatibility
| Client | Local | Docker | Remote | Read-only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | ||||
| Claude Desktop | ||||
| Cursor | ||||
| VS Code | ||||
| Windsurf |
Frequently asked questions
›What communication method does this MCP server use?
This server supports local communication over stdio.
›Is there an alternative for AI tools that support streamable HTTP?
Yes, if your tools support streamable HTTP, you should use the remote MCP server available at https://www.ean-search.org/blog/mcp-server-for-ai.html.
›What authentication is required to use this server?
You must provide an EAN_SEARCH_API_TOKEN as an environment variable in your configuration.
Alternatives
Changelog
- Improvedv0_1_0
2026-01-15
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