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io.github.cesco345/capital-equipment

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Search, book, and manage scientific research equipment across 500+ STEM core facilities.

Source code Documentation

Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

Remote (sse)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport sse capital-equipment 'https://us-central1-capital-equipment-dev.cloudfunctions.net/mcpServer/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "capital-equipment": {
            "type": "sse",
            "url": "https://us-central1-capital-equipment-dev.cloudfunctions.net/mcpServer/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. Capital Equipment Network (CapNetEq) — MCP Server
  2. Connect
  3. Tools (18 total)
  4. Authentication
  5. Categories
  6. Stats
  7. License

Capital Equipment Network (CapNetEq) — MCP Server

Search, book, and manage scientific research equipment across 500+ STEM core facilities directly from any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

Connect

This is a remote MCP server. Add it to your client configuration:

Claude Desktop / Gemini CLI / Cursor
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "capital-equipment": {
      "url": "https://us-central1-capital-equipment-dev.cloudfunctions.net/mcpServer/mcp"
    }
  }
}
OpenClaw
clawhub install cesco345/capital-equipment

Tools (18 total)

Discovery (read-only)
  • search_equipment — Find instruments by keyword, category, location
  • get_facility — Facility details, hours, contact, access policies
  • get_equipment_categories — Full taxonomy with live counts
  • get_equipment_by_category — Equipment list for a specific category
  • get_platform_stats — Platform statistics and data quality metrics
  • get_facility_profile — Detailed STEM facility profile
  • check_compatibility — Validate equipment combinations for workflows
  • find_researchers — Discover researchers by expertise or equipment experience
  • search_papers — Research papers linked to instruments and techniques
  • get_pricing — Hourly rates, institutional pricing, purchase options
  • get_compliance_info — IP, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • search_marketplace — Surplus/used/refurbished equipment for purchase
Transactional (require auth)
  • check_availability — Real-time booking windows
  • request_booking — Reserve equipment time slots
  • create_service_request — Submit requests for access, training, analysis
Account
  • connect_account — OAuth 2.1 authentication
  • check_connection — Verify connection status
  • disconnect_account — Remove account link

Authentication

Read-only discovery tools work without auth. Transactional tools (booking, service requests) require OAuth 2.1 via the connect_account tool.

Categories

Imaging & Microscopy | Spectroscopy | General Lab Equipment | Sample Preparation | Cell & Molecular Biology | Materials Processing | Characterization | Separation & Chromatography | Computing & Software

Stats

  • 1,771 instruments indexed
  • 19,343 facilities
  • 870 research papers linked
  • 9 equipment categories

License

Proprietary. Contact francesco@capneteq.com for API access terms.

Frequently asked questions

What is io.github.cesco345/capital-equipment?

Search, book, and manage scientific research equipment across 500+ STEM core facilities.

How do I install io.github.cesco345/capital-equipment?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport sse capital-equipment 'https://us-central1-capital-equipment-dev.cloudfunctions.net/mcpServer/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does io.github.cesco345/capital-equipment need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is io.github.cesco345/capital-equipment open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains io.github.cesco345/capital-equipment?

It is published by cesco345. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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