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io.github.daedalus/mcp-rpn

MCP server that exposes an RPN calculator

Developer ToolsPythonv0.1.1

mcp-rpn

MCP server that exposes an RPN calculator

PyPI Python Ruff

Install

pip install mcp-rpn

Usage

mcp-rpn

The server uses stdio transport for MCP protocol communication.

MCP Tools

evaluate

Evaluate an RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) expression.

{
  "name": "evaluate",
  "arguments": {
    "expression": "3 4 +",
    "show_stack": true
  }
}

Operators:

  • + - Add
  • - - Subtract
  • - - Multiply
  • / - Divide
  • ** - Power
  • % - Modulo

Commands:

  • clear - Clear the stack
  • dup - Duplicate top of stack
  • swap - Swap top two elements

Examples:

  • 3 4 + returns 7
  • 10 5 2 + * 2 - returns 32
  • 3 2 / returns 1.5

clear

Clear the calculator stack.

{
  "name": "clear",
  "arguments": {}
}

Development

git clone https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-rpn.git
cd mcp-rpn
pip install -e ".[test]"

# run tests
pytest

# format
ruff format src/ tests/

# lint
ruff check src/ tests/

# type check
mypy src/

MCP Registry

mcp-name: io.github.daedalus/mcp-rpn

Installation

Source-derived launch command. Check the maintainer’s required arguments and credentials before running:

bash
uvx mcp-rpn

Set up in your AI client

Merge this template into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Keep existing servers. Add any arguments, credentials, and permissions required by the maintainer; this template has not been install-tested.

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-daedalus-mcp-rpn": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-rpn"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect. Confirm the server appears connected in the client’s tool list, then try a read-only example from its documentation.

Claude Desktop setup reference

Package

mcp-rpnpypi

Compatible MCP Clients

io.github.daedalus/mcp-rpn works with any MCP-compatible client. Copy the config snippet from the Configuration section above and add it to the file shown for your client, then restart the application.

  • Claude Desktop~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonRestart Claude Desktop completely for changes to take effect.
  • Cursor~/.cursor/mcp.jsonRestart Cursor for changes to take effect.
  • VS Code.vscode/mcp.jsonReload VS Code window for changes to take effect.
  • Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.jsonRestart Windsurf for changes to take effect.
  • Claude Code.mcp.jsonSave at the project root, then start Claude Code in that project and review the MCP server approval prompt. Keep real credentials out of shared files.

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