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Summary

Adds Gopher MCP server to the community servers list in the README.

Description

Gopher MCP is a modern, cross-platform MCP server that enables AI assistants to browse and interact with both Gopher protocol and Gemini protocol resources safely and efficiently. This server bridges vintage and modern alternative internet protocols with AI assistants, allowing LLMs like Claude to explore unique content and communities that thrive on both Gopherspace and Geminispace.

Key Features:

  • 🔧 Dual Protocol Support: Both gopher_fetch and gemini_fetch tools for comprehensive protocol coverage
  • 🛡️ Advanced Security: TOFU certificate validation, client certificates, and secure TLS connections
  • 🚀 Modern Implementation: Built with FastMCP framework using async/await patterns
  • 🤖 LLM-Optimized: Returns structured JSON responses designed for AI consumption
  • 🖥️ Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • High Performance: Intelligent caching and async operations

Repository:

https://github.com/cameronrye/gopher-mcp

Documentation:

https://cameronrye.github.io/gopher-mcp/

Changes Made

  • Added Gopher MCP entry to community servers section in README.md
  • Maintained alphabetical ordering (placed after Goodnews, before Google Ads)
  • Follows established format and conventions

Unique Value Proposition

This server provides unique value by:

  • Bridging vintage and modern protocols: Connects AI assistants to both Gopher (1991) and Gemini (2019) protocols
  • Alternative internet exploration: Access to unique content and communities outside the traditional web
  • Educational value: Enables AI to learn about and demonstrate alternative internet protocols
  • Historical preservation: Helps preserve access to Gopherspace content through modern AI interfaces

Checklist

  • Entry added in correct alphabetical position
  • Follows established format: - **[Name](URL)** - Description
  • Description is concise and highlights key value proposition
  • Link points to correct GitHub repository
  • Conventional commit message used
  • Comprehensive documentation available
  • Modern development practices (testing, CI/CD, type safety)

Note: This server enables AI assistants to explore alternative internet protocols that host unique communities and content not available on the traditional web, providing educational and research value for understanding the broader internet ecosystem.

Add Gopher MCP server to the community servers list. Gopher MCP is a
modern, cross-platform MCP server that enables AI assistants to browse
and interact with both Gopher protocol and Gemini protocol resources
safely and efficiently, bridging vintage and modern alternative internet
protocols with AI assistants.
@cameronrye cameronrye marked this pull request as ready for review September 19, 2025 00:42
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neat, interesting stuff!

@domdomegg domdomegg merged commit 19534fa into modelcontextprotocol:main Sep 19, 2025
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