Infographic MCP Server

A Python MCP server that lets AI assistants search for infographic images using the Serper API. Find data visualizations, statistical graphics, and visual explainers — with smart filters optimized for infographic content.

Features

• search_infographics — Find web pages, articles, and galleries featuring infographics
• search_infographic_images — Search for infographic images with size and aspect ratio filters
• search_infographics_by_source — Target specific platforms like Visual Capitalist, Behance, or Dribbble
• Automatic "infographic" context injection on all queries
• Large image + tall aspect ratio filters by default (how most infographics are shaped)
• SSE transport for real-time MCP client communication

Quick Start

1. Install dependencies

pip install mcp httpx

2. Set your API key

Get a free key at serper.dev, then set it as an environment variable:

export SERPER_API_KEY="your-api-key-here"

3. Run the server

python server.py

The server starts on http://0.0.0.0:8000 with the SSE endpoint at /sse.

4. Connect your MCP client

Point your MCP client (e.g. Claude Desktop) to:

http://<your-server-address>:8000/sse

Tools

search_infographics

Search for infographic-related web pages and articles.

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
query	string	required	Topic to find infographics about
num_results	integer	10	Number of results (1–20)

Example queries: "climate change", "social media marketing stats", "coffee production worldwide"

search_infographic_images

Search for infographic images with optimized size and aspect ratio filters.

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
query	string	required	Topic to find infographic images for
num_results	integer	10	Number of results (1–20)
aspect_ratio	string	"tall"	Image shape: "tall", "wide", "square", or "panoramic"

Example queries: "nutrition facts", "startup funding process", "global warming statistics"

search_infographics_by_source

Search for infographics from a specific curated platform.

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
query	string	required	Topic to search for
source	string	required	Platform name (see list below)
num_results	integer	10	Number of results (1–20)

Supported sources: visual capitalist, behance, dribbble, information is beautiful, cool infographics, venngage, canva, statista, pinterest, visme

Example: search for "economy" on "visual capitalist"

Project Structure

server.py        # MCP server — tool definitions and Serper API integration
config.py        # Configuration — API keys, filters, curated sources
pyproject.toml   # Project metadata and dependencies

Configuration

All settings live in config.py:

Variable	Default	Description
SERPER_API_KEY	from env	Your Serper API key
SERPER_SEARCH_URL	https://google.serper.dev/search	Web search endpoint
SERPER_IMAGES_URL	https://google.serper.dev/images	Image search endpoint
DEFAULT_NUM_RESULTS	10	Results per query
DEFAULT_IMAGE_SIZE	"l" (large)	Image size filter
DEFAULT_ASPECT_RATIO	"t" (tall)	Default aspect ratio for infographics
INFOGRAPHIC_SOURCES	dict	Curated source name → domain mapping

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
SERPER_API_KEY is not set	Set the environment variable or add it to .env
API Error: status 401	Invalid API key — verify it at serper.dev
API Error: status 429	Rate limit hit — wait and retry
Network Error	Check your internet connection

Resources

• MCP Protocol Docs
• Serper API Docs
• httpx Docs