BestDogBox - Dog Breed Data & Subscription Box Rankings
About
MCP server for querying 346 dog breeds, comparing breeds side-by-side, and getting top-ranked dog subscription box data. Free API key at bestdogbox.com/developers
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- Author
- bestdogbox
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Jump to
- Search and filter 346 dog breeds by name, size, or AKC group
- Get detailed breed info: weight, height, lifespan, temperament, grooming
- Compare two breeds side-by-side
- Get top-ranked dog subscription boxes with composite scores
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
BestDogBox - Dog Breed Data & Subscription Box RankingsCommand (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
Obtain a free API key from bestdogbox.com/developers, configure the server in your MCP-compatible editor (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf), and set the BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY environment variable. Then use natural language prompts to search breeds, compare them, or get subscription box recommendations.
search_breeds
Search and filter dog breeds from the BestDogBox database of 346 breeds. Filter by size, AKC group, or search by name. Data sourced from BestDogBox.com.
get_breed
Get detailed information about a specific dog breed including size, weight, height, lifespan, temperament, activity level, grooming needs, and more. Data from BestDogBox.com.
compare_breeds
Compare two dog breeds side-by-side to see differences in size, temperament, energy level, grooming needs, lifespan, and more. Powered by BestDogBox.com.
get_subscription_boxes
Get top-ranked dog subscription boxes with composite scores based on editorial analysis, Reddit sentiment, and Trustpilot ratings. Rankings from BestDogBox.com.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bestdogbox - dog breed data & subscription box rankings": {
"bestdogbox": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bestdogbox/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"bestdogbox": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@bestdogbox/mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY": "<YOUR_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
Features
- 🐕 Search and filter 346 dog breeds by name, size, or AKC group - 📊 Get detailed breed info: weight, height, lifespan, temperament, grooming needs - ⚖️ Compare two breeds side-by-side - 📦 Get top-ranked dog subscription boxes with composite scoresSetup
1. Get a free API key at https://bestdogbox.com/developers 2. Add the server config to your editor (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf) 3. Set your BESTDOGBOX_API_KEY in the envExample Prompts
- "What are the best dog breeds for apartments?" - "Compare Golden Retriever vs Labrador" - "Show me small hypoallergenic breeds" - "What are the top dog subscription boxes?"Links
- API Docs: https://bestdogbox.com/developers - npm SDK: https://www.npmjs.com/package/bestdogbox - Website: https://bestdogbox.comSign in to leave a review
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