# io.github.outdoorithm/outdoorithm (remote · mcp.outdoorithm.com)

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

- Trust score: 63/100 (medium)
- Change this week: +1
- Registry status: active
- Liveness: live
- Owner verified: no
- Last scored: 2026-08-04

## Components

- remote · `mcp.outdoorithm.com`: 63/100 (this document), [markdown](https://verifymcp.io/servers/outdoorithm-outdoorithm/mcp.md), [page](https://verifymcp.io/servers/outdoorithm-outdoorithm/mcp)

## Channel facts

- Endpoint: `https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp`
- Transports: `streamable-http`
- Auth: `none`
- Version: `0.1.0`

## Trust breakdown

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. Scores are 0–100 per category. Scoring method: https://verifymcp.io/docs/scoring (what has changed: https://verifymcp.io/docs/scoring/changelog)

Scored 2026-08-04.

- **Endpoint Security**: 60/100
  - The endpoint's TLS certificate is valid, in date, and uses a strong key.
  - Authorisation not fully verified: no authorisation is required to call this server, and 1 tool(s) never declared a destructiveHint. The MCP spec treats an absent hint as destructive by default, so we cannot call this surface safe.
  - HTTPS is enforced; there's no plaintext access path.
  - HSTS check failed: the Strict-Transport-Security header is absent.
  - DNSSEC is configured correctly; the domain's records validate against the full chain to the root.
- **Transport & Reachability**: 100/100
  - Verified streamable-http transport via a live MCP handshake.
- **Schema Quality & AI Usability**: 66/100
  - AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).
  - Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 2932 tokens (~225/item across 13 items; 13 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params.
  - Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples.
- **Stability & Change Management**: 6/100
  - Stability check failed: schema churn in the 9 days we've observed: 4 tool removals, 0 breaking changes, 0 auth/transport breaks, 0 additions.
- **Tool Coverage**: 100/100
  - 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).
  - 100% of tool parameters carry a description.
  - Structured output schemas are declared (100% of tools); any adoption earns full credit.
- **Capabilities**: 100/100
  - Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.

## Install

### Claude

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http outdoorithm-outdoorithm https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
```

### Codex

```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
    }
  }
}
```

### OpenClaw

```bash
openclaw mcp add outdoorithm-outdoorithm --url https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp --transport streamable-http
```

### Hermes

```yaml
mcp_servers:
  outdoorithm-outdoorithm:
    url: "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
```

### Other

```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 recorded for this component, newest first. Days that predate change tracking, or that we cannot explain, say so: "we were watching and nothing happened" and "we were not watching" are different claims.

### 2026-08-03 (score 63, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 0 to 2.

### 2026-08-02 (score 62, −3)

- [security regression] Authorization: fail → unverified
- [security regression] Stability: 0.20 → fail
- [security regression] A breaking change shipped without a version bump: still 0.1.0
- [security regression] Tool “create_alert” was removed
- [security regression] Tool “list_alerts” was removed
- [security regression] Tool “toggle_alert” was removed
- [security regression] Tool “delete_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
- [functional improvement] Schema quality: 3607 → 2932

### 2026-08-01 (score 65, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 17 to 20. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 5 days of observed history at the previous scan, 6 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-07-31 (score 64, +1)

- [functional] We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server

### 2026-07-29 (score 63, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 7 to 10. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 2 days of observed history at the previous scan, 3 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-07-28 (score 62, +1)

No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 3 to 7. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 1 days of observed history at the previous scan, 2 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.

### 2026-07-27 (score 61, +6)

- [functional] We updated how we score, so this day's move reflects our rubric, not a change to the server

### 2026-07-26 (score 55)

First indexed and scored.

## MCP tools (13)

### `build_packing_list` (~176 tokens)

Build Packing List

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.

Input parameters:

- `activities`: Planned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach)
- `adults` (integer): Number of adults (default 2)
- `campground_id`: Optional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities
- `children` (integer): Number of children (default 0)
- `has_pets` (boolean): Whether bringing pets (default false)
- `nights` (integer): Number of nights (default 2)
- `season`: spring, summer, fall, or winter (optional)
- `trip_type` (string): car_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping)

### `calculate_drive_times` (~100 tokens)

Calculate Drive Times

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.

Input parameters:

- `destinations` (array, required): List of {campground_id: str, latitude: float, longitude: float} (max 9)
- `origin_latitude` (number, required): Latitude of starting location
- `origin_longitude` (number, required): Longitude of starting location

### `check_availability` (~129 tokens)

Check Availability

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.

Input parameters:

- `campground_id` (string, required): Campground CUID (e.g., "ReserveCalifornia:uuid:725")
- `end_date` (string, required): Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format
- `min_nights` (integer): Minimum consecutive nights required (1-7, default 1)
- `start_date` (string, required): Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format

### `check_safety` (~82 tokens)

Check Safety

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)

Input parameters:

- `campground_ids` (array, required): List of campground CUIDs to check

### `compare_gear` (~78 tokens)

Compare Gear

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.

Input parameters:

- `gear_ids` (array, required): List of 2-3 gear item identifiers (unique_id or slug)

### `find_similar_campgrounds` (~155 tokens)

Find Similar Campgrounds

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.

Input parameters:

- `campground_id` (string, required): CUID of the target campground to find similar ones for
- `max_distance_km`: Optional max distance in km (omit for nationwide search)
- `result_limit` (integer): Number of results (1-50, default 20)
- `semantic_weight` (number): Weight for text/review similarity (0-1, default 0.6)
- `structured_weight` (number): Weight for attribute similarity (0-1, default 0.4)

### `get_campground_details` (~190 tokens)

Get Campground Details

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.

Input parameters:

- `campground_id` (string, required): Unique campground identifier (CUID format, e.g., "RecreationDotGov:232447:1074")

### `get_gear_for_campground` (~99 tokens)

Get Gear for Campground

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.

Input parameters:

- `campground_id` (string, required): Campground CUID
- `slot_type`: Optional filter — one of essential/activity/comfort/amenity_gap

### `get_weather` (~155 tokens)

Get Weather

Get camping-specific 7-day weather forecast with suitability ratings and gear recommendations.

Uses the Open-Meteo API (no key required) 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

Input parameters:

- `campground_name`: Campground name for context (optional)
- `check_in_date`: Planned check-in date ISO format (optional)
- `check_out_date`: Planned check-out date ISO format (optional)
- `latitude` (number, required): Campground latitude
- `longitude` (number, required): Campground longitude

### `prepare_reservation` (~217 tokens)

Prepare Reservation

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.

Input parameters:

- `campground_id` (string, required): Outdoorithm CUID (e.g. ``RecreationDotGov:232447``).
- `end_date` (string, required): Check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD).
- `party_size`: Optional 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_date` (string, required): Check-in date (YYYY-MM-DD).

### `search_campgrounds` (~739 tokens)

Search Campgrounds

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.

Input parameters:

- `allows_pets` (boolean): Only show pet-friendly campgrounds
- `camping_type`: Camping type (tent/rv/primitive/group/cabin/glamping)
- `latitude`: Latitude coordinate
- `limit` (integer): Maximum results (1-50, default 20)
- `longitude`: Longitude coordinate
- `max_distance_miles`: Maximum distance from location in miles
- `max_price_per_night`: Maximum price filter
- `min_avg_sentiment`: Minimum average sentiment (0-5)
- `min_cell_coverage_score`: Minimum cell coverage score (1-5)
- `min_greenbook_vibe_score`: Minimum community vibe score (0-100)
- `min_price_per_night`: Minimum price filter
- `min_review_count`: Minimum number of reviews
- `min_seasonal_score`: Minimum seasonal score (1-5)
- `near_location`: City, address, or landmark (e.g., "Oakland, CA", "Yosemite")
- `no_discrimination_reports` (boolean): Exclude campgrounds with discrimination reports
- `only_improving_sentiment` (boolean): Only show campgrounds with improving reviews
- `preferred_carrier`: Preferred carrier (verizon/att/tmobile)
- `preferred_season`: Preferred season (summer/fall/winter/spring)
- `prefers_adventure` (boolean): Prefer adventure-oriented campgrounds
- `prefers_beach` (boolean): Prefer beach settings
- `prefers_boating` (boolean): Prefer boating access
- `prefers_desert` (boolean): Prefer desert settings
- `prefers_family_friendly` (boolean): Prefer family-friendly campgrounds
- `prefers_fishing` (boolean): Prefer fishing access
- `prefers_forest` (boolean): Prefer forested settings
- `prefers_hiking` (boolean): Prefer hiking trails
- `prefers_kayaking` (boolean): Prefer kayaking access
- `prefers_lakefront` (boolean): Prefer lakefront locations
- `prefers_mountain` (boolean): Prefer mountain settings
- `prefers_oceanfront` (boolean): Prefer ocean/beach locations
- `prefers_privacy` (boolean): Prefer private campsites
- `prefers_quiet` (boolean): Prefer quiet campgrounds
- `prefers_relaxation` (boolean): Prefer relaxation-focused campgrounds
- `prefers_riverfront` (boolean): Prefer riverside locations
- `prefers_secluded` (boolean): Prefer secluded/private campgrounds
- `prefers_stargazing` (boolean): Prefer dark sky areas
- `prefers_swimming` (boolean): Prefer swimming areas
- `require_greenbook_safe` (boolean): Only show campgrounds with OK safety status
- `requires_accessibility` (boolean): Require wheelchair/ADA accessible features
- `requires_cell_coverage` (boolean): Require cell phone coverage
- `requires_dump_station` (boolean): Require RV dump station
- `requires_electric_hookups` (boolean): Require electric hookups
- `requires_flush_toilets` (boolean): Require flush toilets
- `requires_potable_water` (boolean): Require potable water
- `requires_showers` (boolean): Require shower facilities
- `requires_water_hookups` (boolean): Require water hookups
- `sentiment_trending`: Filter by trend (improving/stable/declining)
- `states`: US state codes to filter by (e.g., ["CA", "OR"])

### `search_gear` (~191 tokens)

Search Gear

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.

Input parameters:

- `category_name`: Filter by category (e.g., Shelter, Sleeping Gear, Furniture, Electronics)
- `kit_name`: Filter by kit (e.g., Basics, Camp Kitchen, Hiking, Cold Weather)
- `limit` (integer): Max results (1-20, default 10)
- `max_price`: Maximum price in USD
- `min_price`: Minimum price in USD
- `necessity`: Filter by level — Essential, Helpful, or Optional
- `query`: Text search across product name, manufacturer, keywords, and description
- `recommendation_tier`: Filter by tier — Our Pick, Value Pick, or Comfort Pick

### `health_check` (~55 tokens)

Health Check

Check server health and connectivity.

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

## Diagnostics

Captured diagnostic sections: TLS, DNSSEC, Authorisation, Transports. The full working is on the page: https://verifymcp.io/servers/outdoorithm-outdoorithm/mcp#diagnostics

## Score history

- 2026-08-04: 63
- 2026-08-03: 63
- 2026-08-02: 62
- 2026-08-01: 65
- 2026-07-31: 64
- 2026-07-30: 63
- 2026-07-29: 63
- 2026-07-28: 62
- 2026-07-27: 61
- 2026-07-26: 55

## Links

- Remote endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- Repository: https://github.com/outdoorithm/website
- Website: https://outdoorithm.com/
- Changelog RSS feed: https://verifymcp.io/servers/outdoorithm-outdoorithm/mcp/changelog.xml
- Changelog JSON feed: https://verifymcp.io/servers/outdoorithm-outdoorithm/mcp/changelog.json
- HTML version of this page: https://verifymcp.io/servers/outdoorithm-outdoorithm/mcp