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io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm

REMOTE · MCP.OUTDOORITHM.COM · SCANNED SEP 20

Campground discovery, availability, planning, and booking handoffs across US public lands.

0 this week 78 Trust /100
Trust breakdown (7 categories)

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 Security60
Transport & Reachability100
Schema Quality & AI Usability67
  • AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
  • Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 2967 tokens (~228/item across 13 items; 13 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
  • Structured output schemas are declared (100% 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 13 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
  • An AI judge read all 14 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
Install

How do I install the io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm MCP server?

io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm is a hosted endpoint at https://mcp.outdoorithm.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.outdoorithm.com

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http outdoorithm-outdoorithm 'https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp'
// .cursor/mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outdoorithm-outdoorithm": {
      "url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
// .vscode/mcp.json
{
  "servers": {
    "outdoorithm-outdoorithm": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
# ~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.outdoorithm-outdoorithm]
url = "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
// opencode.json
{
  "$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
  "mcp": {
    "outdoorithm-outdoorithm": {
      "type": "remote",
      "url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp",
      "enabled": true
    }
  }
}
# add to OpenClaw
openclaw mcp add outdoorithm-outdoorithm --url 'https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp' --transport streamable-http
# ~/.hermes/config.yaml
mcp_servers:
  outdoorithm-outdoorithm:
    url: "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
// ~/.netclaw/config/netclaw.json
{
  "McpServers": {
    "outdoorithm-outdoorithm": {
      "Transport": "http",
      "Url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
# add to Vellum
assistant mcp add outdoorithm-outdoorithm -t streamable-http -u 'https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp'
// mcp.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "outdoorithm-outdoorithm": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

The mcpServers block is a cross-client convention. Remote transports vary, so check your client's docs.

Changelog

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.

  • 1 Sept 26 +3
    • Stability: fail → pass security
  • 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 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 72 to 76.

  • 23 Aug 26 +1

    No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 66 to 69.

  • 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
  • 9 Aug 26 0
    • Tool “get_weather” rewrote its description, which is the text the model reads security
  • 7 Aug 26 0
    • The server no longer declares the “experimental” capability functional
  • 2 Aug 26 0
    • Authorization: fail → unverified security
    • Stability: 0.20 → fail security
    • A breaking change shipped without a version bump: still 0.1.0 security
    • Tool “create_alert” was removed security
    • Tool “delete_alert” was removed security
    • Tool “list_alerts” was removed security
    • Tool “toggle_alert” was removed security
    • The server rewrote its instructions, which are the text every model session reads security
    • Tool “get_campground_details” rewrote its description, which is the text the model reads security
    • Schema quality: 3607 → 2932 functional
Diagnostics

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 20 Sept 2026 · Probed https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp

TLS valid

Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .

Subject Issuer Valid from Valid until Key Signature Serial
CN=mcp.outdoorithm.com CN=WR3,O=Google Trust Services,C=US 6 Aug 2026 4 Nov 2026 RSA 2048 SHA256-RSA 94b0e40aaa77c7f309cf27d697a10a0f
SANs: mcp.outdoorithm.com
CN=WR3,O=Google Trust Services,C=US (CA) CN=GTS Root R1,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US 13 Dec 2023 20 Feb 2029 RSA 2048 SHA256-RSA 7ff005a91568d63abc22861684aa4b5a
CN=GTS Root R1,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US (CA) CN=GlobalSign Root CA,OU=Root CA,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE 19 Jun 2020 28 Jan 2028 RSA 4096 SHA256-RSA 77bd0d6cdb36f91aea210fc4f058d30d

Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →

DNSSEC secure

Validation of mcp.outdoorithm.com. Secure

Zone DS Keys Algorithms Outcome
. trust_anchor 20326, 38696 8, 8 Verified
com. present 19718 13 Verified
outdoorithm.com. present 38050 8 Verified
mcp.outdoorithm.com. Verified address RRset verified with the apex keys
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

Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →

Transports 2 probes
Transport URL Outcome Status Location
streamable-http https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp Verified 200
http (plaintext) http://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp HTTPS enforced 302 https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
MCP tools · 13 exposed · ~2,401 tokens

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 →

Tool Tokens
build_packing_list ~176

Generate a context-aware packing checklist for a camping trip. Returns categorized items from the gear catalog, adjusted for campground amenities, activities, weather, and group size.

NameTypeReqDescription
activitiesPlanned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach)
adultsintegerNumber of adults (default 2)
campground_idOptional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities
childrenintegerNumber of children (default 0)
has_petsbooleanWhether bringing pets (default false)
nightsintegerNumber of nights (default 2)
seasonspring, summer, fall, or winter (optional)
trip_typestringcar_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping)

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

calculate_drive_times ~100

Calculate realistic drive times from an origin to multiple campgrounds using Mapbox routing with live traffic. Uses the Mapbox Matrix API for traffic-aware routing. Maximum 9 destinations per request.

NameTypeReqDescription
destinationsarrayyesList of {campground_id: str, latitude: float, longitude: float} (max 9)
origin_latitudenumberyesLatitude of starting location
origin_longitudenumberyesLongitude of starting location

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

check_availability ~129

Check real-time campground availability for specific dates. Queries the camply-service to check live campsite availability against reservation systems. Supports 30+ providers including RecreationDotGov, ReserveCalifornia, state parks, and county parks.

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_idstringyesCampground CUID (e.g., "ReserveCalifornia:uuid:725")
end_datestringyesCheck-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format
min_nightsintegerMinimum consecutive nights required (1-7, default 1)
start_datestringyesCheck-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

check_safety ~82

Check campgrounds for safety issues, community atmosphere, and active alerts. Checks: - Greenbook community safety (vibe scores, discrimination reports, flag status) - Active campground alerts (closures, restrictions) from enriched data - Red flag detection (prevents recommending unsafe campgrounds)

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_idsarrayyesList of campground CUIDs to check

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

compare_gear ~78

Compare 2-3 gear items side-by-side with specs, pros/cons, verdicts, and comparison summary. Supports lookup by unique_id with slug fallback. Use search_gear first if the user hasn't named specific products.

NameTypeReqDescription
gear_idsarrayyesList of 2-3 gear item identifiers (unique_id or slug)

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

find_similar_campgrounds ~155

Find campgrounds similar to a given campground using vector embedding similarity. Uses pre-computed embeddings combining review text (semantic) and structured attributes (amenities, terrain, activities) for nuanced similarity matching.

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_idstringyesCUID of the target campground to find similar ones for
max_distance_kmOptional max distance in km (omit for nationwide search)
result_limitintegerNumber of results (1-50, default 20)
semantic_weightnumberWeight for text/review similarity (0-1, default 0.6)
structured_weightnumberWeight for attribute similarity (0-1, default 0.4)

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

get_campground_details ~190

Get comprehensive details for a specific campground including amenities, reviews, safety, and seasonal ratings. Returns ~80 curated fields (not the raw 214-column dump) including: - Identity, location, fees, site info - All amenity and activity booleans + descriptions - Review summaries, best campsites, common complaints, tips - Greenbook community safety (vibe score, flag status) - Seasonal LLM ratings (spring/summer/fall/winter) - Sentiment trend direction - Hero image with credits Data coverage: a missing or empty field means the attribute isn't in our records, not that the feature is absent at the campground. Coverage varies by provider; the campground operator is the authoritative source.

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_idstringyesUnique campground identifier (CUID format, e.g., "RecreationDotGov:232447:1074")

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

get_gear_for_campground ~99

Get personalized gear recommendations for a specific campground. Returns pre-computed recommendations across slot types: essential (must-have), activity (activity-matched), comfort (nice-to-have), amenity_gap (compensates for missing amenities). Each includes product details and purchase links.

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_idstringyesCampground CUID
slot_typeOptional filter — one of essential/activity/comfort/amenity_gap

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

get_weather ~190

Get camping-specific 7-day weather forecast with suitability ratings and gear recommendations. Uses Open-Meteo's commercial API to provide: - Daily high/low temps, conditions, precipitation, wind - Camping suitability rating per day (excellent/good/fair/poor/not_recommended) - Gear recommendations based on conditions - Safety warnings for extreme weather - Best camping days in the forecast period Open-Meteo licenses this data under CC BY 4.0: the response carries an `attribution` field, and that credit must be shown wherever you present the forecast.

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_nameCampground name for context (optional)
check_in_datePlanned check-in date ISO format (optional)
check_out_datePlanned check-out date ISO format (optional)
latitudenumberyesCampground latitude
longitudenumberyesCampground longitude

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

health_check ~55

Check server health and connectivity. Returns: Dictionary with health status including: - status: "healthy" or "unhealthy" - version: Server version - environment: Current environment (dev/staging/prod)

Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

prepare_reservation ~217

Prepare a one-tap booking handoff for the user's chosen campground/dates. Returns a pre-filled deep link to the operator's reservation page plus the booking-window context (release date/time, ToS-compliant guidance, alert suggestion) the agent needs to advise the user. Does NOT book on behalf — third-party booking is prohibited by Recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, ReserveAmerica, and every other supported public-land operator. Pair with ``check_availability`` first to confirm the dates are reservable and to surface site-specific ``booking_url`` values when available.

NameTypeReqDescription
campground_idstringyesOutdoorithm CUID (e.g. ``RecreationDotGov:232447``).
end_datestringyesCheck-out date (YYYY-MM-DD).
party_sizeOptional group size. Surfaced in the user-facing summary; most operators don't accept this in URL params, so it isn't embedded in the deep link.
start_datestringyesCheck-in date (YYYY-MM-DD).

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

search_campgrounds ~739

Search for campgrounds with 40+ filters including location, amenities, activities, and community safety. Requires at least one location constraint: near_location, latitude+longitude, or states.

NameTypeReqDescription
allows_petsbooleanOnly show pet-friendly campgrounds
camping_typeCamping type (tent/rv/primitive/group/cabin/glamping)
latitudeLatitude coordinate
limitintegerMaximum results (1-50, default 20)
longitudeLongitude coordinate
max_distance_milesMaximum distance from location in miles
max_price_per_nightMaximum price filter
min_avg_sentimentMinimum average sentiment (0-5)
min_cell_coverage_scoreMinimum cell coverage score (1-5)
min_greenbook_vibe_scoreMinimum community vibe score (0-100)
min_price_per_nightMinimum price filter
min_review_countMinimum number of reviews
min_seasonal_scoreMinimum seasonal score (1-5)
near_locationCity, address, or landmark (e.g., "Oakland, CA", "Yosemite")
no_discrimination_reportsbooleanExclude campgrounds with discrimination reports
only_improving_sentimentbooleanOnly show campgrounds with improving reviews
preferred_carrierPreferred carrier (verizon/att/tmobile)
preferred_seasonPreferred season (summer/fall/winter/spring)
prefers_adventurebooleanPrefer adventure-oriented campgrounds
prefers_beachbooleanPrefer beach settings
prefers_boatingbooleanPrefer boating access
prefers_desertbooleanPrefer desert settings
prefers_family_friendlybooleanPrefer family-friendly campgrounds
prefers_fishingbooleanPrefer fishing access
prefers_forestbooleanPrefer forested settings
prefers_hikingbooleanPrefer hiking trails
prefers_kayakingbooleanPrefer kayaking access
prefers_lakefrontbooleanPrefer lakefront locations
prefers_mountainbooleanPrefer mountain settings
prefers_oceanfrontbooleanPrefer ocean/beach locations
prefers_privacybooleanPrefer private campsites
prefers_quietbooleanPrefer quiet campgrounds
prefers_relaxationbooleanPrefer relaxation-focused campgrounds
prefers_riverfrontbooleanPrefer riverside locations
prefers_secludedbooleanPrefer secluded/private campgrounds
prefers_stargazingbooleanPrefer dark sky areas
prefers_swimmingbooleanPrefer swimming areas
require_greenbook_safebooleanOnly show campgrounds with OK safety status
requires_accessibilitybooleanRequire wheelchair/ADA accessible features
requires_cell_coveragebooleanRequire cell phone coverage
requires_dump_stationbooleanRequire RV dump station
requires_electric_hookupsbooleanRequire electric hookups
requires_flush_toiletsbooleanRequire flush toilets
requires_potable_waterbooleanRequire potable water
requires_showersbooleanRequire shower facilities
requires_water_hookupsbooleanRequire water hookups
sentiment_trendingFilter by trend (improving/stable/declining)
statesUS state codes to filter by (e.g., ["CA", "OR"])

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

search_gear ~191

Search the Outdoorithm gear catalog by keyword, category, price range, kit, necessity, or recommendation tier. Returns matching products with prices, verdicts, and purchase links. For campground-specific recommendations, see get_gear_for_campground.

NameTypeReqDescription
category_nameFilter by category (e.g., Shelter, Sleeping Gear, Furniture, Electronics)
kit_nameFilter by kit (e.g., Basics, Camp Kitchen, Hiking, Cold Weather)
limitintegerMax results (1-20, default 10)
max_priceMaximum price in USD
min_priceMinimum price in USD
necessityFilter by level — Essential, Helpful, or Optional
queryText search across product name, manufacturer, keywords, and description
recommendation_tierFilter by tier — Our Pick, Value Pick, or Comfort Pick

Structured output declared, but exposes no named fields.

No examples provided.

Common questions

What is the io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm MCP server?

io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm is an MCP server listed in the public MCP registry as io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm. Campground discovery, availability, planning, and booking handoffs across US public lands. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp).

Is the io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm MCP server safe to use?

io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm scores 78 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.outdoorithm/outdoorithm MCP server expose?

io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm exposes 13 tools: build_packing_list, calculate_drive_times, check_availability, check_safety, compare_gear, and 8 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 2,401 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.

Does the io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm MCP server require authentication?

No. We connected to io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm without credentials and it answered, so anything it exposes is reachable by anyone who knows the address.

Is the io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm MCP server still maintained?

io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 20 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.