Outdoors
REMOTE · THEOUTDOORSAPP.COM · SCANNED SEP 25
US outdoor recreation: 37k+ trails, 30k+ campgrounds, parks, weather + wildfire safety. Read-only.
Available components
How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Endpoint Security63
- The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key. View diagnostics → Pass
- Authorisation not fully verified: no authorisation is required to call this server, and 20 tool(s) never declared a destructiveHint. The MCP spec treats an absent hint as destructive by default, so we cannot call this surface safe. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Unverified
- HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path. View diagnostics → Pass
- The HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) header is present. View diagnostics → Pass
- DNSSEC check failed: this domain isn't protected by DNSSEC. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
Transport & Reachability100
- Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake. View diagnostics → Pass
Schema Quality & AI Usability69
- AI-judged instruction clarity (good).Pass
- Tool/resource definitions use about 1418 tokens (~70/item across 20 items; 20 tools + 0 resources), lean.Pass
- Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management100
- No destabilizing schema changes in the last 30 days.Pass
Tool Coverage71
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 0% of tool parameters carry a description.Fail
- Structured output schemas are declared (10% of tools); any adoption earns full credit.Pass
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 20 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 21 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities60
- Spec-recency check failed: implements MCP spec 2025-06-18; the latest is 2026-07-28. See how to fix → Fail
How do I install the Outdoors MCP server?
Outdoors is a hosted endpoint at https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
remote · theoutdoorsapp.com
claude mcp add --transport http com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors 'https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors": {
"url": "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp"
}
}
} {
"servers": {
"com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp"
}
}
} [mcp_servers.com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors] url = "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp"
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp",
"enabled": true
}
}
} openclaw mcp add com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors --url 'https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp' --transport streamable-http
mcp_servers:
com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors:
url: "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp" {
"McpServers": {
"com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors": {
"Transport": "http",
"Url": "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp"
}
}
} assistant mcp add com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors -t streamable-http -u 'https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"com-theoutdoorsapp-outdoors": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp"
}
}
} The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.
Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 25 Sept 26 0
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 5 Sept 26 +1
- Stability: 0.97 → pass security
- 4 Sept 26 −1
- Stability: pass → 0.97 functional
- 26 Aug 26 0
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 25 Aug 26 0
- Stability: 0.97 → pass security
- 11 Aug 26 0
- We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server See what changed → functional
- 6 Aug 26 0
- HSTS header: unverified → pass ▲ security
- Transport: fail → pass ▲ security
- Authorization: Authorisation not fully verified: no authorisation is required to call this server, and 20 tool(s) never declared a destructiveHint. The MCP spec treats an absent hint as destructive by default, so we cannot call this surface safe. security
- MCP protocol: unverified → fail ▼ functional
- Endpoint reachability: unreachable → reachable ▲ functional
- Tool coverage: unverified → 100 ▲ functional
- Stability: unverified → 0.37 ▲ functional
- 5 Aug 26 0
- Endpoint reachability: reachable → unreachable ▼ security
- Stability: 0.30 → unverified ▼ security
- HSTS header: pass → unverified ▼ security
- Transport: pass → fail ▼ security
- Authorization: Authorisation not yet verified: we couldn't confirm whether this endpoint requires it. security
- Capabilities: fail → unverified ▼ functional
- Tool coverage: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
- First check of Schema quality: unverified functional
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 25 Sept 2026 · Probed https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=theoutdoorsapp.com | CN=YE1,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US | 8 Sept 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | ECDSA 384 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 672cc451012f0ec3e3c11cf5ae964278134 |
| SANs: theoutdoorsapp.com, www.theoutdoorsapp.com | ||||||
| CN=YE1,O=Let's Encrypt,C=US (CA) | CN=Root YE,O=ISRG,C=US | 3 Sept 2025 | 2 Sept 2028 | ECDSA 384 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 5ddd70dd31f801c85c186a7a04b80afe |
| CN=Root YE,O=ISRG,C=US (CA) | CN=ISRG Root X2,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US | 13 May 2026 | 2 Sept 2032 | ECDSA 384 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 872165fc34b6e5fba8add5b3705fb53a |
| CN=ISRG Root X2,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US (CA) | CN=ISRG Root X1,O=Internet Security Research Group,C=US | 13 May 2026 | 2 Sept 2032 | ECDSA 384 | SHA256-RSA | 6c8f1dc727c7117f7baf853ac980f9cd |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of theoutdoorsapp.com. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| com. | present | 19718 | 13 | Verified |
| theoutdoorsapp.com. | absent | Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation |
Authentication No authorisation required
The endpoint answered without asking for a token. Anyone who knows the URL can reach it.
| Result | No authorisation required |
|---|---|
| HTTP status | 200 |
| Header | Value |
|---|---|
| strict-transport-security | max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains |
| x-content-type-options | nosniff |
| x-frame-options | SAMEORIGIN |
| referrer-policy | strict-origin-when-cross-origin |
| permissions-policy | camera=(), microphone=(), geolocation=(self) |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp | Verified | 200 | |
| http (plaintext) | http://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp | HTTPS enforced | 301 | https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp |
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
adventure.candidates ~75
Suggest candidate adventures near a location by scoring nearby trails/parks/campgrounds deterministically.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | yes | – |
| lng | number | yes | – |
| max_results | integer | – | – |
| radius_miles | integer | – | – |
| trail_difficulty | null|string | – | – |
| types | array | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
adventure.outline ~71
Create a structured, day-by-day itinerary outline from selected trail/park/campground IDs or slugs.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| campground | null|string | – | – |
| end_date | string | yes | – |
| park | null|string | – | – |
| start_date | string | yes | – |
| trail | null|string | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
aqi.current ~43
Current air quality (AQI) for a location.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| distance_miles | integer | – | – |
| lat | number | yes | – |
| lon | number | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
campgrounds.get ~28
Get a single published, verified campground by id or slug.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| campground | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
campgrounds.search ~169
Search published, verified campgrounds with common filters (type, reservation, region/state, geo).
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| bounds | null|string | – | – |
| campground_type | null|string | – | – |
| has_cabins | null|boolean | – | – |
| has_rv_sites | null|boolean | – | – |
| has_tent_sites | null|boolean | – | – |
| lat | null|number | – | – |
| lng | null|number | – | – |
| page | integer | – | – |
| park_id | null|integer | – | – |
| per_page | integer | – | – |
| q | string | – | – |
| radius_meters | null|integer | – | – |
| region_id | null|integer | – | – |
| reservation_type | null|string | – | – |
| state | null|string | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
campsites.get ~44
Get a single campsite (and its campground/park/region relations) by campground + campsite id.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| campground | string | yes | – |
| campsite_id | integer | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
campsites.list ~197
List campsites for a campground with filters (type, hookups, accessibility, availability, loop).
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| available_only | null|boolean | – | – |
| campground | string | yes | – |
| campsite_type | null|string | – | – |
| direction | string | – | – |
| hookup_type | null|string | – | – |
| is_accessible | null|boolean | – | – |
| is_pull_through | null|boolean | – | – |
| is_reservable | null|boolean | – | – |
| is_waterfront | null|boolean | – | – |
| loop | null|string | – | – |
| min_amps | null|integer | – | – |
| min_occupancy | null|integer | – | – |
| page | integer | – | – |
| per_page | integer | – | – |
| pets_allowed | null|boolean | – | – |
| sort | string | – | – |
| status | null|string | – | – |
| vehicle_length | null|integer | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
fetch ~66
Fetch the full Outdoors record for a search result id (e.g. "trail:bear-lake-loop", "park:rocky-mountain-national-park"). Returns the complete text of the record plus the canonical theoutdoorsapp.com URL for citation.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
fires.nearby ~40
Nearby wildfire incidents for a location.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | yes | – |
| lon | number | yes | – |
| radius_miles | integer | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
nearMe.search ~98
Aggregate nearby Trails, Parks, and Campgrounds for a map-first exploration experience.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| bounds | array|null | – | – |
| combined_limit | integer | – | – |
| lat | null|number | – | – |
| lng | null|number | – | – |
| per_type_limit | integer | – | – |
| radius_miles | integer | – | – |
| search | string | – | – |
| sort | string | – | – |
| types | array | – | – |
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| payload | object | yes | – |
| retrieved_at | string | yes | – |
| source | object | yes | – |
No examples provided.
outdoors.ping ~17
Health check for the Outdoors MCP server.
Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| app_version | string | yes | – |
| environment | string | yes | – |
| ok | boolean | yes | – |
| timestamp | string | yes | – |
No examples provided.
parks.get ~27
Get a single published, verified park by id or slug.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| park | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
parks.search ~98
Search published, verified parks with optional geo and region filters.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| bounds | null|string | – | – |
| lat | null|number | – | – |
| lng | null|number | – | – |
| page | integer | – | – |
| park_type | null|string | – | – |
| per_page | integer | – | – |
| q | string | – | – |
| radius_meters | null|integer | – | – |
| region_id | null|integer | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
safety.overview ~40
Combined safety overview (weather alerts, AQI, wildfire context) for a location.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | yes | – |
| lon | number | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search ~63
Search Outdoors (theoutdoorsapp.com) for U.S. hiking trails, parks, campgrounds, and lakes/rivers/reservoirs. Returns a list of results whose ids can be passed to the fetch tool for the full record.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search.global ~43
Global search across trails, parks, campgrounds, and water bodies (uses Meilisearch when available).
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | – | – |
| q | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
trails.get ~33
Get a single public, verified trail by id or slug, including nearby trails and breadcrumbs.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| trail | string | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
trails.search ~140
Search public, verified trails with filters (supports map bounds and near-me style geo filtering).
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| bounds | null|string | – | – |
| difficulty | null|string | – | – |
| dir | string | – | – |
| lat | null|number | – | – |
| lng | null|number | – | – |
| max_length_miles | null|number | – | – |
| min_length_miles | null|number | – | – |
| page | integer | – | – |
| per_page | integer | – | – |
| q | string | – | – |
| radius_meters | null|integer | – | – |
| region | null|integer | – | – |
| sort | string | – | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
weather.alerts ~29
Weather alerts for a location.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | yes | – |
| lon | number | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
weather.current ~29
Current weather conditions for a location.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | yes | – |
| lon | number | yes | – |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
What is the Outdoors MCP server?
Outdoors is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as com.theoutdoorsapp/outdoors. US outdoor recreation: 37k+ trails, 30k+ campgrounds, parks, weather + wildfire safety. Read-only. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://theoutdoorsapp.com/mcp).
Is the Outdoors MCP server safe to use?
Outdoors scores 76 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the Outdoors MCP server expose?
Outdoors exposes 20 tools: adventure.candidates, adventure.outline, search, fetch, outdoors.ping, and 15 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 1,350 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the Outdoors MCP server require authentication?
No. We connected to Outdoors without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.
Is the Outdoors MCP server still maintained?
Outdoors is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 25 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.