io.github.douglasgan/asktian
REMOTE · MCP.ASKTIAN.COM · 2 COMPONENTS · SCANNED SEP 22
Chinese metaphysics (bazi, qimen, 5-element) as decision-support tools for AI agents.
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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 6 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 Usability74
- AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
- Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 907 tokens (~151/item across 6 items; 6 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
- 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 Coverage100
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 6 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 6 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
- Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.Pass
How do I install the io.github.douglasgan/asktian MCP server?
io.github.douglasgan/asktian is a hosted endpoint at https://mcp.asktian.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 · mcp.asktian.com
claude mcp add --transport http douglasgan-asktian 'https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"douglasgan-asktian": {
"url": "https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp"
}
}
} {
"servers": {
"douglasgan-asktian": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp"
}
}
} [mcp_servers.douglasgan-asktian] url = "https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp"
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"douglasgan-asktian": {
"type": "remote",
"url": "https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp",
"enabled": true
}
}
} openclaw mcp add douglasgan-asktian --url 'https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp' --transport streamable-http
mcp_servers:
douglasgan-asktian:
url: "https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp" {
"McpServers": {
"douglasgan-asktian": {
"Transport": "http",
"Url": "https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp"
}
}
} assistant mcp add douglasgan-asktian -t streamable-http -u 'https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"douglasgan-asktian": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.asktian.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.
- 26 Aug 26 +1
- 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
- 24 Aug 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 93 to 97. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 28 days of observed history at the previous scan, 29 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 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
- 31 Jul 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
- 30 Jul 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
- 27 Jul 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
- 26 Jul 26 0
First indexed and scored.
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 21 Sept 2026 · Probed https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp
TLS valid
Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .
| Subject | Issuer | Valid from | Valid until | Key | Signature | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN=asktian.com | CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US | 18 Sept 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA256 | d09a4d3c68991b0f13be0ea4c4821bda |
| SANs: asktian.com, *.asktian.com | ||||||
| CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US (CA) | CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US | 13 Dec 2023 | 20 Feb 2029 | ECDSA 256 | ECDSA-SHA384 | 7ff31977972c224a76155d13b6d685e3 |
| CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US (CA) | CN=GlobalSign Root CA,OU=Root CA,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE | 15 Nov 2023 | 28 Jan 2028 | ECDSA 384 | SHA256-RSA | 7fe530bf331343bedd821610493d8a1b |
Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →
DNSSEC insecure
Validation of mcp.asktian.com. — Not signed
| Zone | DS | Keys | Algorithms | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | trust_anchor | 20326, 38696 | 8, 8 | Verified |
| com. | present | 19718 | 13 | Verified |
| asktian.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 |
Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →
Transports 2 probes
| Transport | URL | Outcome | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| streamable-http | https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp | Verified | 200 | |
| http (plaintext) | http://mcp.asktian.com/mcp | HTTPS enforced | 301 | https://mcp.asktian.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 →
asktian_best_time_for_action ~175
Find the most auspicious time windows in the next N days for a specific action. Use this when the user asks 'when should I do X', 'should I move this meeting', 'is tomorrow a good day to launch', 'when should I have the hard conversation', etc. Returns top 3 best windows and any windows to avoid. This is the most useful tool for real-time decision support inside any AI assistant — it lets you give specific scheduling advice instead of vague reflections.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| action | string | – | What kind of action. Pick the closest match; use 'generic' if unsure. |
| birthdate | string | yes | ISO YYYY-MM-DD birthdate of the person taking the action. |
| range_days | number | – | How many days ahead to search. Default 7. Max 30. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
asktian_compatibility ~152
Compute fate compatibility between two people via Chinese metaphysics (八字 pairing, 5-element generation/clash). Returns qualitative label first (e.g. '互补型 Complementary'), then a numeric score (hidden if <60 to avoid making low-compat feel like rejection — this is intentional per the asktian design principles). Useful when user asks about compatibility, fit, or 'will this person and I work'.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| dimension | string | – | Which dimension to weight. Default 'general'. |
| person_a_birthdate | string | yes | ISO YYYY-MM-DD birthdate of the first person. |
| person_b_birthdate | string | yes | ISO YYYY-MM-DD birthdate of the second person. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
asktian_daily_reading ~160
Get today's personalized Chinese metaphysics (八字 bazi + 干支 daily energy) reading for a person. Returns their archetype (one of 8 trigrams 八卦), today's energy, favorable colors/direction/hours, headline advice, and any caution. Use this when the user asks how today will be for them, what colors to wear, where to face their desk, or for general daily guidance.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| birth_hour | string | – | Optional 24h time HH:MM. If unknown, omit (defaults to noon). |
| birthdate | string | yes | ISO date YYYY-MM-DD (Gregorian calendar). |
| gender | string | – | Optional. Some metaphysics traditions weigh gender; pass 'any' if unsure. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
asktian_market_read ~224
Get a Chinese-metaphysics signal on a binary prediction-market question (Polymarket/Kalshi style yes/no outcomes). Use when a user — or a trading agent — wants an UNCORRELATED, for-fun read on a market: 'will X happen by date Y'. Returns a lean (yes/no/neutral), a confidence, the 五行 reasoning from the resolution date's energy, and a mandatory disclaimer. This is ENTERTAINMENT and a falsifiable ritual — NOT financial advice. Always present it as a novelty signal, never as a recommendation to place a bet.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| question | string | yes | The binary market question, e.g. 'Will BTC be above $100k by 2026-12-31?' |
| resolve_date | string | – | Optional ISO YYYY-MM-DD when the market resolves. Defaults to today. |
| subject_birthdate | string | – | Optional ISO YYYY-MM-DD. If the market is about a specific person (e.g. 'will X win'), their birthdate adds their bazi element to the read. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
asktian_name_analysis ~96
Quick energetic profile of a name (姓名学 name-analysis). Useful when the user asks about someone's name, a baby name, a company name, or 'what kind of person is X' when no birthdate is available. Returns a one-line vibe + dominant element guess.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| language | string | – | Language hint. Default 'auto'. |
| name | string | yes | The name to analyze. Can be in any script. |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
asktian_today_energy ~100
Get today's GENERAL energy (no person needed) — the 干支 (stem + branch) and the dominant 5-element character of the day. Useful when the user asks 'what kind of day is it', 'what's the energy today', or when an AI agent wants to add cosmic context to a generic suggestion without needing the user's birthdate.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| date | string | – | Optional ISO YYYY-MM-DD. Defaults to today (UTC). |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
What is the io.github.douglasgan/asktian MCP server?
io.github.douglasgan/asktian is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as io.github.douglasgan/asktian. Chinese metaphysics (bazi, qimen, 5-element) as decision-support tools for AI agents. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://mcp.asktian.com/mcp).
Is the io.github.douglasgan/asktian MCP server safe to use?
io.github.douglasgan/asktian scores 81 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 io.github.douglasgan/asktian MCP server expose?
io.github.douglasgan/asktian exposes 6 tools: asktian_daily_reading, asktian_compatibility, asktian_best_time_for_action, asktian_today_energy, asktian_name_analysis, asktian_market_read. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 907 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Does the io.github.douglasgan/asktian MCP server require authentication?
No. We connected to io.github.douglasgan/asktian without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.
Is the io.github.douglasgan/asktian MCP server still maintained?
io.github.douglasgan/asktian is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 21 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.