What is Qualis Mcp Server

Qualis-mcp-server is a C# application built on .NET 9.0, containerized with Docker. It includes a server (QualisMcpServer) that processes data related to academic conference classifications (Qualis) and a client (QualisMcpClient) for interaction via Docker, managing information about academic events, rankings, and scores.

Use cases

Use cases include retrieving classifications for academic events, managing data for postgraduate programs, and facilitating communication between distributed systems in academic environments.

How to use

To use qualis-mcp-server, deploy the Docker container and interact with the server through the QualisMcpClient. Users can query event classifications and retrieve detailed information about academic events.

Key features

Key features include detailed event classification information for the 2017-2020 period, the ability to look up classifications by event acronym, and Docker support for easy deployment.

Where to use

Qualis-mcp-server is primarily used in the field of academic research and higher education, specifically for evaluating and managing academic journal classifications and conference rankings.

QualisMcp

Qualis

Qualis, also known as Qualis-Periódicos or Qualis/CAPES, is a Brazilian system for evaluating academic journals, maintained by the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). It classifies and ranks the publication vehicles used for disseminating the intellectual output of postgraduate programs of the “stricto sensu” type (master’s and doctoral degrees) based on their circulation scope (local, national, or international) and quality (A, B, C), according to the evaluation area. The Qualis values for Scientific Events are updated according to the 2017-2020 Quadrennial.

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a framework designed to facilitate communication between distributed systems by defining a standardized protocol for exchanging structured data. It enables seamless interaction between clients and servers, focusing on simplicity, scalability, and flexibility. MCP is particularly useful in scenarios where systems need to share complex data models while maintaining a clear and consistent context.

Overview

By leveraging MCP, the QualisMcp project ensures efficient data exchange and robust communication between its server and client components, enabling accurate retrieval and management of event classifications. For more details, visit the official MCP documentation.

Features

• Event Classification Information: Retrieve detailed information about event classifications for the 2017-2020 period.
• Event Lookup: Query the classification of a specific event by its acronym.
• Docker Support: The server is containerized using Docker for easy deployment.

Project Structure

• src/QualisMcpServer: Contains the server implementation, including tools and logic for event classification.
• src/QualisMcpClient: Contains the client configuration for interacting with the server.

Requirements

• .NET 9.0 SDK or later
• Docker (for running the server in a containerized environment)

Setup

Client

1. Configure the client in src/QualisMcpClient/.vscode/mcp.json to point to the server.
2. Use the client to interact with the server.
3. See how to run MCP Client in VS Code

Usage

Tools

• Sobre: Provides general information about event classifications for 2017-2020.
• Qualis: Retrieves the classification of a specific event by its acronym.

Dependencies

• Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting (v9.0.4)
• ModelContextProtocol (v0.1.0-preview.10)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Author

Developed by yanjustino.