Iota FAQs

Question 1

What kind of IOTA data can I access through Iota?

Accepted Answer

Iota allows you to look up IOTA groups by reference number, search for islands and groups by name, perform bidirectional DXCC-to-IOTA mapping, find IOTA groups nearest to a specific location, and generate IOTA programme summary statistics.

Question 2

What is Iota?

Accepted Answer

Iota is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides comprehensive Islands on the Air (IOTA) program data, enabling AI assistants to access and process this information directly for amateur radio enthusiasts.

Question 3

How do I integrate Iota with my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

First, install `iota-mcp` using `pip`. Then, configure your MCP-compatible AI client (like Claude Desktop, ChatGPT Desktop, Cursor, VS Code Copilot, or Gemini CLI) by adding the Iota server command to its settings file. The tools will appear automatically.

Question 4

Where does Iota's data come from?

Accepted Answer

Iota sources its data directly from the official IOTA website's JSON downloads, specifically `fulllist.json` and `dxcc_matches_one_iota.json`. This data is downloaded and cached for 24 hours to ensure up-to-date information.

Question 5

Are there any authentication requirements to use Iota?

Accepted Answer

No, Iota data is publicly available, so no authentication or special credentials are required to install or use the Iota MCP server with your AI assistant.

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