Spurs Blog (Pounding The Rock)

by akshay23

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Provides San Antonio Spurs basketball news by scraping the Pounding The Rock blog, offering tools to retrieve articles, search content, extract game results, and get player information with recent mentions.

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Author: akshay23
Repository: akshay23/spurs-blog-mcp-server
GitHub stars: 2
Downloads: 296
License: MIT License
Categories: Developer Tools, Design, Workplace, AI, Search, Communication, Frontend, API, Other
Tags: #web

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"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name Spurs Blog (Pounding The Rock)

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) uv
Arguments
- Argument 1 --directory
- Argument 2 /REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/
- Argument 3 run
- Argument 4 pounding_the_rock.py
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

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

From the repository


pip install -r requirements.txt

</details>

<details open>
<summary><b>3️⃣ Launch the server</b></summary>

```bash

`get_player_info`

Get latest stats for a specific Spurs player. Parameters: player_name (string)

`get_recent_results`

Get latest scores and results.

`search_articles`

Search for keywords in the latest posts.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "spurs blog (pounding the rock)": {
            "cwd": "",
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
                "run",
                "pounding_the_rock.py"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uv"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "cwd": "",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
        "run",
        "pounding_the_rock.py"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uv"
}

Macos

{
    "cwd": "",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
        "run",
        "pounding_the_rock.py"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uv"
}

Windows

{
    "cwd": "",
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
        "run",
        "pounding_the_rock.py"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uv"
}

📋 Overview

This MCP server connects to the Pounding The Rock RSS feed and provides AI assistants with access to the latest Spurs game results and blog posts.

🛠️ Installation Guide

Prerequisites

- 🐍 Python 3.13 or higher installed on your computer - 💻 Basic familiarity with command line operations

Step-by-Step Installation

# Clone with Git
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/spurs-blog-mcp-server.git
cd spurs-blog-mcp-server
Or download the ZIP and extract it

</details>

<details open>
<summary><b>2️⃣ Install dependencies</b></summary>

# Install all required packages
pip install -r requirements.txt

</details>

<details open>
<summary><b>3️⃣ Launch the server</b></summary>

# Start the MCP server
python pounding_the_rock.py

> 💡 The server is running successfully when there is no error output. Keep this terminal window open while using the server with Claude.
</details>

🔄 Connecting to Claude for Desktop

Setting up Claude Desktop

<details open>
<summary><b>1️⃣ Install Claude for Desktop</b></summary>

- Download from claude.ai/download
- Follow the installation instructions for your operating system
</details>

<details open>
<summary><b>2️⃣ Open the configuration file</b></summary>

Mac users:
1. Click on the Claude menu at the top of your screen
2. Select "Settings..."
3. Click on "Developer" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Edit Config"

Windows users:
1. Open File Explorer
2. Navigate to %APPDATA%\Claude\
3. Create or edit the file claude_desktop_config.json
</details>

<details open>
<summary><b>3️⃣ Add the server configuration</b></summary>

Copy and paste the following JSON into the configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "spurs-blog": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/",
        "run",
        "pounding_the_rock.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

> ⚠️ Important: Replace /REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/spurs-blog-mcp-server/ with the actual full path to the server file on your computer.

<details open>
<summary><b>4️⃣ Finalize setup</b></summary>

1. Save the configuration file
2. Restart Claude for Desktop
3. Verify connection: Look for the 🔨 hammer icon in the bottom right of the chat interface, indicating available tools
</details>

🧰 Available Tools

<div align="center">
<table>
<tr>
<th>Tool</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><code>get_player_info(player_name)</code></td>
<td>Get latest stats for a specific Spurs player.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><code>get_recent_results</code></td>
<td>Get latest scores and results.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><code>search_articles</code></td>
<td>Search for keywords in the latest posts.</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>

💬 Example Queries

<details open>
<summary><b>Basic Queries</b></summary>

- "Tell me how the Spurs did in their game last night"
- "Can you tell how Stephon Castle performed the few games"
- "What are some the key areas of focus for the Spurs for this upcoming offseason?"
</details>

👥 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit pull requests or open issues if you have suggestions for improvements.

Developer Resources

<div align="center">
<table>
<tr>
<td align="center">
<a href="https://modelcontextprotocol.io/tutorials/building-mcp-with-llms">
<br>
<b>Building MCP with LLMs</b>
</a>
</td>
<td align="center">
<a href="https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/concepts/architecture">
<br>
<b>MCP Documentation</b>
</a>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>

📄 License

<div align="center">

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

</div>

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Claude Desktop / Cursor

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Windows

📋 Overview

🛠️ Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Step-by-Step Installation

Or download the ZIP and extract it

🔄 Connecting to Claude for Desktop

Setting up Claude Desktop

🧰 Available Tools

💬 Example Queries

👥 Contributing

Developer Resources

📄 License

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