NASA API Integration with MCP (473-MCPProject)
URL: https://github.com/jmand626/473-mcpproject
Author: jmand626
Category: research-and-data
GitHub: jmand626/473-mcpproject (Python)

The MCP Project for CSE 473 Winter 2025. Coded with the assistance of Cursor AI and Claude 3.7

# NASA API Integration with MCP

## Quick Setup

1. Install [Ollama](https://ollama.ai/) and the llama3.2 model
2. Clone this repository
3. Create a virtual environment: `python -m venv venv`
4. Activate: 
   - Windows: `venv\Scripts\activate`
   - Unix: `source venv/bin/activate`
5. Install dependencies: `pip install -r requirements.txt`

## Running the Project

Run the main application:
```
python mcp_chat.py
```

Run the test suite:
```
python test_suite.py
```

## Example Queries

- "Show me today's astronomy picture"
- "What photos did Curiosity take recently?"
- "Are there any asteroids passing near Earth?"
- "Show me images of Earth from space"

## Project Documentation

See my report for more info