CTFtime FAQs

Question 1

What is CTFtime and how does it help AI assistants?

Accepted Answer

CTFtime is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides an interface to the public CTFtime API. It allows AI assistants to automatically retrieve comprehensive information on Capture The Flag (CTF) events, teams, rankings, and historical results.

Question 2

What specific CTF data can I access through CTFtime?

Accepted Answer

With CTFtime, you can retrieve lists of CTF events within specified timeframes, access detailed information for specific events by ID, query global or country-specific top CTF teams, and obtain historical CTF event results and vote data for any given year.

Question 3

Which AI clients are compatible with CTFtime?

Accepted Answer

CTFtime is designed for seamless integration with popular AI clients including Claude Desktop, OpenAI Codex CLI, Amp, and Gemini CLI. It provides clear configuration instructions for each.

Question 4

Does CTFtime require an API key or authentication?

Accepted Answer

No, the CTFtime API is public and does not require any authentication or API keys. This makes integration straightforward and removes the need for managing credentials.

Question 5

How do I install and configure CTFtime for my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

CTFtime can be installed globally via npm, run directly with `npx`, or built from source. Configuration involves adding it as an MCP server to your AI client's settings, typically in a JSON or TOML file, specifying the command to run the server.

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