Drop Beacon
MCP server for Drop Beacon (edc4me.com) — search and explore 80,000+ EDC products across 1,000+ brands. Track new drops, compare prices across retailers, check real-time stock availability, and analyze market trends for knives, flashlights, fidget toys, wallets, pens, and more.
README
Drop Beacon MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that gives AI assistants access to real-time EDC (everyday carry) product data from Drop Beacon — 100,000+ products across 1,000+ brands.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_products |
Search EDC products by keyword, category, brand, or material |
get_latest_drops |
Get new product drops from the last 7 days |
get_brand_info |
Brand stats, price range, categories, and top products |
get_price_comparison |
Compare prices for the same product across retailers |
get_market_trends |
Sell-through velocity, top movers, and price distribution |
check_availability |
Real-time stock check across all retailers |
Quick Start
npx drop-beacon-mcp
Requires a DATABASE_URL environment variable pointing to the Drop Beacon database.
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"drop-beacon": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "drop-beacon-mcp"],
"env": {
"DATABASE_URL": "your-neon-connection-string"
}
}
}
}
Categories
Products span these EDC categories:
- Knives
- Fidgets & Haptics
- Flashlights
- Pens & Writing
- Wallets & Organization
- Multitools & Pry Bars
- Watches
- Bags & Pouches
Authentication
Set the API_KEY environment variable to require an API key for all requests. If not set, the server runs without authentication.
Rate Limiting
60 requests per minute per process (in-memory, resets on restart).
Examples
"What titanium fidgets dropped this week?"
Uses get_latest_drops with category filter.
"Compare prices for the Spyderco Para 3"
Uses get_price_comparison to show prices across retailers.
"Is the Grimsmo Norseman in stock anywhere?"
Uses check_availability to check all retailers.
"What are the hottest EDC brands right now?"
Uses get_market_trends to show sell-through velocity.
License
MIT
Links
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