🐕 BestDogBox MCP Server

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for accessing dog breed data and subscription box rankings from BestDogBox.com. Works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, Cline, and any MCP-compatible AI editor.

Install

npm install -g @bestdogbox/mcp-server

Setup

1. Get a Free API Key

Register at bestdogbox.com/developers (takes 10 seconds).

2. Configure Your Editor

Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bestdogbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@bestdogbox/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bestdogbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@bestdogbox/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add to MCP settings:

{
  "bestdogbox": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "@bestdogbox/mcp-server"],
    "env": {
      "BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | search_breeds | Search and filter 346 dog breeds by name, size, or AKC group | | get_breed | Get detailed info for a specific breed | | compare_breeds | Compare two breeds side-by-side | | get_subscription_boxes | Get top-ranked dog subscription boxes with scores |

Example Usage

After setup, just ask your AI:

• "What are the best dog breeds for apartments?"
• "Compare Golden Retriever vs Labrador"
• "Show me large hypoallergenic breeds"
• "What are the top dog subscription boxes?"

The AI will automatically use BestDogBox tools to fetch real data.

Data

• 346 dog breeds with size, weight, height, lifespan, temperament, AKC group, grooming needs, and more
• Subscription box rankings scored by editorial analysis, Reddit sentiment, and Trustpilot reviews
• Data updated regularly and sourced from BestDogBox.com

Links

• API Documentation
• BestDogBox.com
• npm SDK
• Dog Breed Profiles

License

MIT © BestDogBox