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NASA TechTransfer MCP Server

Chat with AI and run tools instantly — no API key or third-party login needed.

Access NASA's technology transfer database including patents, software, and spinoff technologies.

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3 tools
Agent guide included

No API key or third-party login needed. Chat with AI and run tools instantly.

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AI Skill
SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for NASA TechTransfer — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

NASA TechTransfer

Access NASA's technology transfer database including patents, software, and spinoff technologies.

Data Model

  • Patents — full-text and metadata search across NASA’s patent portfolio.
  • Software — catalog entries for downloadable or licensable NASA code releases.
  • Spinoffs — commercialized technologies derived from NASA R&D.

All endpoints are public read-only APIs.

Gotchas

  • No auth: Public API. No rate limit config in provider.

Tools in this Server (3)

Search Nasa Patents

Search NASA's patent portfolio. Returns information about NASA patents and patent applications. The query parameter accepts search terms rela...

Search Nasa Software

Search NASA's software catalog. Returns information about software developed by NASA that is available for licensing or free use. The query p...

Search Nasa Spinoffs

Search NASA spinoff technologies. Returns information about NASA technologies that have been successfully commercialized. NASA spinoffs are t...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NASA TechTransfer MCP server?

Access NASA's technology transfer database including patents, software, and spinoff technologies. It provides 3 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect NASA TechTransfer to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/nasa-techtransfer. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does NASA TechTransfer provide?

NASA TechTransfer provides 3 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does NASA TechTransfer require?

NASA TechTransfer uses open data APIs — no authentication required.

Setup Instructions

Connect NASA TechTransfer to any MCP client in minutes

https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/nasa-techtransfer

One-click install:

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to NASA TechTransfer and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. NASA TechTransfer will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: NASA TechTransfer
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/nasa-techtransfer
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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NASA TechTransfer MCP Server & Skill — 3 Tools