Wolfram Alpha
Connect your chat repl to wolfram alpha computational intelligence
What is Wolfram Alpha?
Wolfram Alpha is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to connect your chat repl to wolfram alpha computational intelligence
Connect your chat repl to wolfram alpha computational intelligence
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Features
- Connect your chat repl to wolfram alpha computational intell
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y mcp-wolfram-alphaManual Installation
npx -y mcp-wolfram-alphaConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Wolfram Alpha
The MCP Wolfram Alpha server gives AI assistants direct access to Wolfram Alpha's computational intelligence engine, letting them answer mathematical, scientific, statistical, and factual queries with precise computed results rather than approximations. It exposes a single query_wolfram_alpha tool and a wa prompt shortcut, making it the equivalent of typing !wa in DuckDuckGo but available inline in any MCP-compatible AI assistant. Developers and researchers use it to delegate complex calculations, unit conversions, symbolic math, and data lookups to Wolfram Alpha's knowledge engine.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10 or later installed
- uv package manager installed (pip install uv or see https://docs.astral.sh/uv/)
- A Wolfram Alpha API key — sign up at https://products.wolframalpha.com/api and create a new App ID
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Clone the MCP-wolfram-alpha repository to a local directory.
git clone https://github.com/SecretiveShell/MCP-wolfram-alpha
cd MCP-wolfram-alphaObtain a Wolfram Alpha API key
Go to https://developer.wolframalpha.com, sign in or create an account, and create a new App ID. Copy the App ID — this is your WOLFRAM_API_KEY.
Test the server manually
Run the server with uv to verify it starts correctly with your API key before wiring it to a client.
WOLFRAM_API_KEY=your-app-id uv --directory /path/to/MCP-wolfram-alpha run MCP-wolfram-alphaConfigure Claude Desktop
Open claude_desktop_config.json and add the Wolfram Alpha server block with your API key and the path to your cloned repository.
{
"mcpServers": {
"MCP-wolfram-alpha": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory", "/absolute/path/to/MCP-wolfram-alpha",
"run", "MCP-wolfram-alpha"
],
"env": {
"WOLFRAM_API_KEY": "your-app-id"
}
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop and verify
Quit and relaunch Claude Desktop. The query_wolfram_alpha tool and the wa prompt will be available in your next session.
Wolfram Alpha Examples
Client configuration
Complete claude_desktop_config.json entry for MCP-wolfram-alpha using uv to run the server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"MCP-wolfram-alpha": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"--directory", "/Users/you/MCP-wolfram-alpha",
"run", "MCP-wolfram-alpha"
],
"env": {
"WOLFRAM_API_KEY": "ABCD12-YOURAPPID"
}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Use these prompts to query Wolfram Alpha's computational engine through your AI assistant.
- "What is the integral of x^2 sin(x) dx?"
- "Convert 150 miles per hour to meters per second"
- "What is the population of Brazil as of the latest data?"
- "Solve the system of equations: 2x + 3y = 12 and x - y = 1"
- "What is the boiling point of ethanol at 0.5 atm?"Troubleshooting Wolfram Alpha
Error: WOLFRAM_API_KEY is not set or invalid
Confirm the WOLFRAM_API_KEY in your config matches the App ID from the Wolfram Developer Portal exactly. App IDs typically look like 'ABCD12-XXXXXXXXXX'. Make sure you are using an 'App ID' and not a different credential type.
uv command not found when starting the server
Install uv with 'pip install uv' or 'curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh'. Ensure uv is on the PATH that your MCP client uses; you may need to specify the full path to uv in the command field of your config.
Wolfram Alpha returns 'no result' for some queries
Wolfram Alpha's short-answer API may not handle all query types. Try rephrasing the query in a more structured mathematical form, or check your App ID type — some plan tiers have query restrictions. A full API plan is needed for advanced computation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wolfram Alpha
What is Wolfram Alpha?
Wolfram Alpha is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connect your chat repl to wolfram alpha computational intelligence It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Wolfram Alpha?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y mcp-wolfram-alpha. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Wolfram Alpha?
Wolfram Alpha works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Wolfram Alpha free to use?
Yes, Wolfram Alpha is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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