Giphy FAQs

Question 1

What are the prerequisites for using the Giphy MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Python 3.9+ and pip (or uv) installed on your system.

Question 2

What is the Giphy MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

It's a tool for automating interactions with the Giphy API using Multi-Agent Conversation Protocols (MCP). It's built from the Giphy OpenAPI specification using AG2's MCP builder.

Question 3

How do I run the MCP server?

Accepted Answer

You can start the server using the `mcp_server/main.py` script and specifying the transport mode (e.g., `python mcp_server/main.py stdio`). Configure it with environment variables like `CONFIG_PATH` and `SECURITY`.

Question 4

How can I contribute to the project?

Accepted Answer

The project provides detailed instructions for linting, formatting, static analysis, and testing. Utilize pre-commit hooks to ensure code quality before committing.

Question 5

What are the key features of the Giphy MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Key features include auto-generation from OpenAPI, support for multiple transport modes (stdio, sse), configurable environment variables, and built-in linting, formatting, and testing scripts for code quality.

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