MonkeyType MCP Server
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An MCP server for monkeytype.com that exposes all of their API endpoints.
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- CodeDreamer06
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- Exposes all MonkeyType API endpoints as MCP tools
- Compatible with any LLM supporting the Model Context Protocol
- Simple API key-based authentication per tool call
- Comprehensive error handling
- Rate limit awareness (respects MonkeyType's rate limits)
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
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Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
MonkeyType MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install via npx monkeytype-mcp (recommended), npm install -g monkeytype-mcp, or clone the repository. Set the required MONKEYTYPE_API_KEY environment variable (and optionally MONKEYTYPE_USERNAME) in your MCP server configuration. Then configure your LLM platform or IDE (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Claude, VS Code) to use the server over stdio. The server exposes around 20 tools covering user, test results, public, leaderboards, PSAs, quotes, and configuration endpoints.
check_username
Check if a username is available on MonkeyType
get_personal_bests
Get user's personal best typing scores
get_tags
Get user's tags
get_stats
Get user's typing statistics
get_profile
Get user's profile information
send_forgot_password_email
Send a forgot password email to a user
get_current_test_activity
Get user's current test activity
get_streak
Get user's typing streak information
get_results
Get user's typing test results
get_result_by_id
Get a specific typing test result by ID
get_last_result
Get user's last typing test result
get_speed_histogram
Get speed histogram data
get_typing_stats
Get global typing statistics
get_leaderboard
Get typing test leaderboard
get_leaderboard_rank
Get user's rank on the leaderboard
get_daily_leaderboard
Get daily typing test leaderboard
get_weekly_xp_leaderboard
Get weekly XP leaderboard
get_psas
Get public service announcements
is_submission_enabled
Check if quote submission is enabled
get_configuration
Get server configuration
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"monkeytype mcp server": {
"MonkeytypeMCP": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"monkeytype-mcp"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"MonkeytypeMCP": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"monkeytype-mcp"
]
}
}
MonkeyType MCP Server
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to all endpoints of the MonkeyType API. The server exposes MCP tools that allow Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with the MonkeyType API.
Features
- Exposes all MonkeyType API endpoints as MCP tools
- Compatible with any LLM that supports the Model Context Protocol
- Simple API key-based authentication per tool call
- Comprehensive error handling
- Rate limit awareness (respects MonkeyType's rate limits)
Installation
Using npx (Recommended)
The easiest way to run the server is using npx:
npx monkeytype-mcp
This will download and run the latest version of the server directly.
Global Installation
You can also install the package globally:
npm install -g monkeytype-mcp
monkeytype-mcp
Manual Installation
If you prefer to clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/CodeDreamer06/MonkeytypeMCP.git
cd MonkeytypeMCP
npm install
npm start
Available Tools
The server exposes the following MonkeyType API endpoints as MCP tools:
User Tools
-check_username - Check if a username is available
- get_personal_bests - Get user's personal bests
- get_tags - Get user's tags
- get_stats - Get user's stats
- get_profile - Get user's profile
- send_forgot_password_email - Send forgot password email
- get_current_test_activity - Get current test activity
- get_streak - Get user's streak
Test Results Tools
-get_results - Get up to 1000 test results
- get_result_by_id - Get result by ID
- get_last_result - Get last result
Public Tools
-get_speed_histogram - Get speed histogram
- get_typing_stats - Get typing stats
Leaderboards Tools
-get_leaderboard - Get leaderboard
- get_leaderboard_rank - Get leaderboard rank
- get_daily_leaderboard - Get daily leaderboard
- get_weekly_xp_leaderboard - Get weekly XP leaderboard
PSAs Tools
-get_psas - Get PSAs
Quotes Tools
-is_submission_enabled - Check if quote submission is enabled
Server Configuration Tools
-get_configuration - Get server configuration
How to Get Your MonkeyType API Key (ApeKey)
To get your own MonkeyType API key (ApeKey), follow these steps:
1. Sign in to your MonkeyType account
2. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner
3. Select "Account" from the dropdown menu
4. Navigate to the "Ape Keys" tab
5. Click "Generate New" to create a new API key
6. Give your key a name (e.g., "MCP Server")
7. Select the appropriate scopes based on what endpoints you need to access
8. Click "Generate"
9. Copy the generated key
Important: Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly.
Using the MCP Server with LLMs
To use this server with an LLM, you'll need to configure the LLM to use this server for MCP tool calls. You must provide your MonkeyType API key (ApeKey) by setting the MONKEYTYPE_API_KEY environment variable in your MCP server configuration.
Environment Variables
- MONKEYTYPE_API_KEY: (Required) Your MonkeyType API key. You can obtain this from your account settings on monkeytype.com.
- MONKEYTYPE_USERNAME: (Optional) Your MonkeyType username or UID. This can be used by certain tools (like get_profile) as a default or when specific keywords are used.
Example Tool Call
{
"name": "get_configuration",
"arguments": {}
}
Integration with LLM Platforms
To integrate this server with LLM platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, or others:
1. Start the MCP server using one of the installation methods above
2. Configure your LLM platform to use this server as an MCP tool provider
3. Pass the server's stdio as the communication channel
IDE Integration
MCP Configuration
To add MonkeyType MCP to your IDE, add this to your IDE's MCP config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"monkeytype": {
"command": "sh",
"args": ["-c", "cd $(mktemp -d) && npm install monkeytype-mcp && npx monkeytype-mcp"],
"env": {
"MONKEYTYPE_API_KEY": "YOUR_APE_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Config file locations:
- Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
- Windsurf: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
- Cline: ~/.cline/mcp_config.json
- Claude: ~/.claude/mcp_config.json
VS Code Integration
To use this MCP server in VS Code:
1. Open VS Code settings
2. Search for "MCP Server"
3. Add a new MCP server with the following configuration:
- Name: MonkeyType MCP
- Command: npx monkeytype-mcp
- Type: Standard Input/Output (stdio)
Available Tools
The server exposes the following MonkeyType API endpoints as MCP tools:
User Tools
-check_username - Check if a username is available
- get_personal_bests - Get user's personal bests
- get_tags - Get user's tags
- get_stats - Get user's stats
- get_profile - Get user's profile
- send_forgot_password_email - Send forgot password email
- get_current_test_activity - Get current test activity
- get_streak - Get user's streak
get_profile
Fetches a user's public profile.
Parameters:
uidOrName (string, optional): The UID or username of the user whose profile is to be fetched.
If you provide a specific username or UID, that user's profile will be fetched.
You can use keywords like "me", "self", "current", or "my". If one of these keywords is used, the tool will use the MONKEYTYPE_USERNAME environment variable (if set).
If this parameter is omitted entirely, the tool will also attempt to use the MONKEYTYPE_USERNAME environment variable (if set).
* If the uidOrName parameter is omitted (or a keyword is used) and the MONKEYTYPE_USERNAME environment variable is not set, an error will occur.
Test Results Tools
-get_results - Get up to 1000 test results
- get_result_by_id - Get result by ID
- get_last_result - Get last result
Public Tools
-get_speed_histogram - Get speed histogram
- get_typing_stats - Get typing stats
Leaderboards Tools
-get_leaderboard - Get leaderboard
- get_leaderboard_rank - Get leaderboard rank
- get_daily_leaderboard - Get daily leaderboard
- get_weekly_xp_leaderboard - Get weekly XP leaderboard
PSAs Tools
-get_psas - Get PSAs
Quotes Tools
-is_submission_enabled - Check if quote submission is enabled
Server Configuration Tools
-get_configuration - Get server configuration
Publishing
If you're making changes to this server and want to publish your own version:
npm login
npm publish
GitHub Repository
This project is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/CodeDreamer06/MonkeytypeMCP.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgements
- MonkeyType for providing the API
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) for the server architecture
Disclaimer
This project is not officially affiliated with MonkeyType. Use at your own risk and ensure you comply with MonkeyType's terms of service and API rate limits.
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