NSIP API Client
Accesses the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) Search API to retrieve comprehensive sheep breeding and genetic data.
About
The NSIP API Client is a Python library that offers programmatic access to the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) Search API, which was reverse-engineered from the public nsipsearch.nsip.org website. It allows users to retrieve detailed animal information, genetic traits (EBVs), pedigree/lineage, and progeny records, along with breed-specific metadata. Additionally, it includes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server designed for seamless integration with LLM applications, providing intelligent context management, response summarization for large datasets, and efficient caching to optimize performance and reduce API load.
Key Features
- Programmatic access to NSIP animal details, genetic traits (EBVs), pedigree, and progeny records
- Multiple transport options for the MCP server: stdio (CLI), HTTP SSE (web), and WebSocket (real-time)
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- Automatic response summarization for LLMs to prevent context window overflow with large datasets
- Includes an MCP server with 9 tools for LLM integration and intelligent context management
- Smart caching of NSIP API responses with a 1-hour TTL to reduce API load and improve performance
Use Cases
- Retrieve and analyze sheep breeding and genetic data for agricultural research or farm management
- Integrate NSIP data into AI and LLM-powered applications using the built-in MCP server
- Develop custom tools for querying livestock performance, lineage, and breed information
