EDITION Intelligence Platform — MCP Server

Japan Operations OS for autonomous AI agents. 20 knowledge domains, 43 MCP tools, 2 prompt templates — verified, structured intelligence for agents operating in Japan.

Installation

npx edition-mcp-server

Or install globally:

npm install -g edition-mcp-server
edition-mcp

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "edition": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "edition-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Cursor / Windsurf / VS Code

Add to your MCP settings:

{
  "edition": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "edition-mcp-server"]
  }
}

Custom API URL

By default connects to https://api.edition.sh. Override with environment variables:

{
  "edition": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "edition-mcp-server"],
    "env": {
      "EDITION_API_URL": "https://api.edition.sh",
      "EDITION_API_KEY": "edition_dev_key_for_testing"
    }
  }
}

Tools

Memory (5 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | memory_store | Store episodes to persistent memory with Japanese language understanding (keigo, subject omission, implicit context) | | memory_recall | Semantic search across stored memories — handles ambiguous Japanese queries | | memory_facts | List structured facts as subject → predicate → object triples with confidence scores | | memory_context | Get current session context summary for prompt injection | | memory_extract | Auto-extract structured facts from text with keigo/hierarchy analysis |

Regulations (3 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | regulation_check | Check Japan business regulations — licenses, governing bodies, penalties, costs, timelines for 10 industries | | regulation_industries | List all 10 regulated industries with their requirements | | regulation_tourist | Tourist/visitor regulation categories (visa, tax-free, transport, accommodation, medical, manners) |

Protocols (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | protocol_check | Search Japanese business protocols — nemawashi, ringi, hourensou, meishi exchange, seating order, gift-giving | | protocol_list | List all business protocols with importance levels |

Calendar (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | calendar_check | Search Japan business calendar — fiscal year, holidays, gift seasons, deadlines, seasonal patterns | | calendar_list | List all calendar categories |

Regional (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | regional_check | Search regional business differences — city characteristics, subsidies, local regulations, business customs | | regional_list | List all regional categories |

Organization (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | organization_check | Search organizational structures — keiretsu, corporate hierarchy, payment customs, contract practices | | organization_list | List all organization categories |

Foreign Entry (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | foreign_entry_check | Japan market entry guides — incorporation (KK/GK), management visa, bank account, real estate, tax registration, employee hiring (labor law, dismissal rules) | | foreign_entry_list | List all foreign entry categories |

Travel (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | travel_search | Search Japan travel knowledge — shinkansen, IC cards, ryokan etiquette, tipping culture | | travel_list | List all travel topics |

Entertainment (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | entertainment_search | Search Japan entertainment — oshi-katsu fan culture, anime pilgrimage, live events, seasonal festivals | | entertainment_list | List all entertainment topics |

Daily Life (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | daily_life_search | Search daily life in Japan — postal/address system, garbage sorting, utilities, healthcare/insurance | | daily_life_list | List all daily life topics |

Language (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | language_search | Search Japanese language structures — keigo system, counter words (josushi), name patterns, business templates | | language_list | List all language topics |

Food Culture (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | food_search | Search Japan food culture — dining etiquette, cuisine types, restaurant navigation, dietary restrictions (halal, vegetarian) | | food_list | List all food culture topics |

Disaster & Safety (2 tools)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | disaster_search | Search disaster/safety knowledge — earthquake shindo scale, typhoon warnings, emergency contacts (110/119), disaster preparedness | | disaster_list | List all disaster & safety topics |

Cross-Domain (1 tool)

| Tool | Description | |------|-------------| | search | Cross-domain search across all 20 knowledge domains simultaneously — one query returns matches from all domains |

Prompt Templates

| Prompt | Description | |--------|-------------| | japan_business_briefing | Generate a comprehensive Japan business briefing for a specific industry | | japan_travel_guide | Generate a practical travel guide for a specific Japan destination |

Resources

| Resource | Description | |----------|-------------| | edition://domains | List of all 20 knowledge domains with descriptions and endpoint information | | edition://quality | Trust Anchor quality scores for each domain — verified data coverage metrics |

Architecture

EDITION uses a three-layer knowledge architecture:

1. Rules — Official regulations, procedures, and requirements
2. Context — Unwritten rules, cultural "why", and implicit expectations
3. Experience — How to turn correct execution into relationship-building moments

API

• REST API: https://api.edition.sh
• API Docs: https://api.edition.sh/docs
• Landing Page: https://edition.sh

License

MIT