CTFtime FAQs

Question 1

How can I integrate CTFtime into my existing development workflow?

Accepted Answer

CTFtime functions as an MCP server, designed for seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop and VS Code with Continue. You can install and run the server locally, then configure your client to connect and leverage its tools and prompts.

Question 2

What is CTFtime and how does it help developers?

Accepted Answer

CTFtime is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that offers programmatic access to CTFtime.org data. It enables developers to retrieve comprehensive details about CTF competitions, global and country-specific team rankings, and event results through a standardized API, streamlining data integration into applications.

Question 3

What specific CTF data can I retrieve using CTFtime?

Accepted Answer

With CTFtime, you can access a wide range of data including upcoming and past CTF events (with time range filters), detailed information for specific events by ID, global and regional team rankings, individual team statistics, event results, and search for events by various criteria.

Question 4

Does CTFtime offer tools for CTF team analysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CTFtime provides robust features for team analysis. You can query global and country-specific team rankings, retrieve detailed statistics for individual teams, and even generate weekly competition summaries or perform in-depth team performance analysis using integrated prompts.

Question 5

Is CTFtime an official product of CTFtime.org?

Accepted Answer

No, CTFtime is an independent project that interfaces with the public CTFtime.org API. While it provides access to their valuable data, it is not affiliated with or endorsed by CTFtime.org. Users should adhere to CTFtime.org's API usage guidelines.

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