What are the main features of Homosaurus?

Key features include searching Homosaurus by string match (returning top 10 or 25 relevant candidates), retrieving full term records by URI with labels, scope notes, and relational terms, and indicating high-confidence exact matches within search results.

What is Homosaurus and how does it integrate with AI?

Homosaurus is an experimental MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects Claude Desktop to the Homosaurus V4 LGBTQ+ linked data vocabulary. It enables AI-assisted cataloging workflows to directly query and retrieve authoritative LGBTQ+ subject terms.

Does Homosaurus store any data locally?

No, Homosaurus operates with live network requests to external APIs for all searches and data retrievals. This ensures that you always have the most current information and no local data caching occurs.

Who benefits most from using Homosaurus?

Homosaurus is designed for catalogers and library/archives staff using Claude Desktop for AI-assisted subject heading work with LGBTQ+ materials, as well as developers integrating Homosaurus vocabulary lookups into MCP-based systems.

Homosaurus

Name: Homosaurus
Author: msuicaut

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Integrates the Homosaurus V4 LGBTQ+ linked data vocabulary with AI-assisted cataloging workflows via Claude Desktop, enabling direct querying and retrieval of authority data.

This experimental Model Context Protocol (MCP) server bridges Claude Desktop with the Homosaurus V4 LGBTQ+ linked data vocabulary. Designed for catalogers and library staff, it facilitates AI-assisted subject analysis by allowing users to search, retrieve, and explore Homosaurus authority data directly within their AI environments. The server handles all necessary API calls to external services like the NDE Termennetwerk and homosaurus.org, parsing responses to provide structured data that large language models can effectively utilize for tasks such as finding related terms or full record retrieval, ultimately enhancing cataloging efficiency and accuracy for LGBTQ+ materials.

Key Features

01Search Homosaurus by string match, returning top 10 relevant candidates with scores

02Perform broad searches, retrieving up to 25 Homosaurus candidates for concept exploration

03Retrieve full Homosaurus term records by URI, including labels, scope notes, and relational terms

04Operates with live network requests, ensuring no local data caching and always current information

05Indicates high-confidence exact matches within search results

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Use Cases

01Library and archives staff evaluating or building AI-assisted cataloging tools for LGBTQ+ materials

02Developers integrating Homosaurus vocabulary lookups into other MCP-based systems

03Catalogers utilizing Claude Desktop for AI-assisted subject heading work grounded in Homosaurus authority data