Summary
Connects Claude to the Drop Beacon database of 100,000+ EDC products across knives, fidgets, flashlights, pens, and other everyday carry gear. Exposes six tools: search by keyword or material, fetch latest drops from the past week, pull brand stats and top products, compare prices across retailers, analyze market trends like sell-through velocity, and check real-time stock availability. Useful when you need to track new releases in the EDC space, help users find specific gear like titanium multitools or limited edition knives, or answer questions about pricing and availability across multiple stores. Requires a DATABASE_URL pointing to a Neon Postgres instance with the Drop Beacon dataset.
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one prompt install →Tools
Public tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
6 tools
search_productsSearch for EDC (everyday carry) products by keyword, category, brand, or material. Returns matching products with titles, prices, availability status, brand names, product images, and direct links to edc4me.com. Searches across 100,000+ tracked products from 1,000+ brands.5 params
Search for EDC (everyday carry) products by keyword, category, brand, or material. Returns matching products with titles, prices, availability status, brand names, product images, and direct links to edc4me.com. Searches across 100,000+ tracked products from 1,000+ brands.
Parameters* required
api_keystringOptional API key for authenticated access.
brandstringFilter by brand name (e.g., 'Spyderco', 'Benchmade', 'Olight', 'Magnus')
categorystringFilter by product category. Options: knives, wallets, flashlights, pens, fidgets_haptics, multi_tools, watches, bags
limitnumberNumber of results to return (default: 10, max: 25)
querystringSearch keyword to match against product titles (e.g., 'titanium knife', 'Olight flashlight', 'fidget spinner')
get_latest_dropsGet the latest EDC product drops and new releases from the last 7 days. Shows newly available products with prices, brands, release dates, and images. Useful for staying current on what's new in the EDC market.3 params
Get the latest EDC product drops and new releases from the last 7 days. Shows newly available products with prices, brands, release dates, and images. Useful for staying current on what's new in the EDC market.
Parameters* required
api_keystringOptional API key for authenticated access.
categorystringFilter drops by product category (e.g., 'knives', 'flashlights', 'fidgets_haptics')
limitnumberNumber of results to return (default: 15, max: 30)
get_brand_infoGet detailed information about an EDC brand including total product count, number of available products, price range (min/max/avg), product categories, and top 5 products by popularity. Useful for brand research and comparison.2 params
Get detailed information about an EDC brand including total product count, number of available products, price range (min/max/avg), product categories, and top 5 products by popularity. Useful for brand research and comparison.
Parameters* required
api_keystringOptional API key for authenticated access.
brandstringBrand name or URL slug to look up (e.g., 'Spyderco', 'chris-reeve', 'Benchmade')
get_price_comparisonCompare prices for the same EDC product across multiple retailers. Returns each retailer's current price, compare-at price, availability status, and direct product links. Identifies the best available price.2 params
Compare prices for the same EDC product across multiple retailers. Returns each retailer's current price, compare-at price, availability status, and direct product links. Identifies the best available price.
Parameters* required
api_keystringOptional API key for authenticated access.
productstringProduct name or URL slug to compare prices for (e.g., 'Spyderco Para 3', 'Benchmade 940')
get_market_trendsGet EDC market trend data including sell-through rates by category, top 10 fastest-selling brands, price tier distribution, and new product counts. Useful for market analysis and understanding what's hot in the EDC space.3 params
Get EDC market trend data including sell-through rates by category, top 10 fastest-selling brands, price tier distribution, and new product counts. Useful for market analysis and understanding what's hot in the EDC space.
Parameters* required
api_keystringOptional API key for authenticated access.
categorystringFilter trends by product category (e.g., 'knives', 'flashlights')
timeframestringLookback window for new product counts (default: '30d')one of
7d · 30d · 90dcheck_availabilityCheck if a specific EDC product is currently in stock at any tracked retailer. Returns per-retailer availability, prices, and direct purchase links. Useful for finding where to buy a specific product.2 params
Check if a specific EDC product is currently in stock at any tracked retailer. Returns per-retailer availability, prices, and direct purchase links. Useful for finding where to buy a specific product.
Parameters* required
api_keystringOptional API key for authenticated access.
productstringProduct name or URL slug to check availability for (e.g., 'Chris Reeve Sebenza', 'hinderer-xm-18')
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
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one prompt install →Configuration
DATABASE_URL*secretNeon PostgreSQL connection string for the Drop Beacon database
API_KEYsecretOptional API key for authenticated access
Categories
Registryactive
Packagedrop-beacon-mcp
TransportSTDIO
AuthRequired
UpdatedApr 14, 2026
