# Clone with Git
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-brockevents.git
cd mcp-brockevents

# Or download the ZIP and extract it

# Install all required packages
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Start the MCP server
python brock_events_server.py

💡 The server is running successfully when there is no error output. Keep this terminal window open while using the server with Claude.

• Download from claude.ai/download
• Follow the installation instructions for your operating system

Mac users:

1. Click on the Claude menu at the top of your screen
2. Select "Settings..."
3. Click on "Developer" in the left sidebar
4. Click "Edit Config"

Windows users:

1. Open File Explorer
2. Navigate to %APPDATA%\Claude\
3. Create or edit the file claude_desktop_config.json

Copy and paste the following JSON into the configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brocku-events": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "/REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/brock_events_server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

⚠️ Important: Replace /REPLACE/WITH/FULL/PATH/TO/brock_events_server.py with the actual full path to the server file on your computer.

Examples:

• Mac: /Users/yourusername/Downloads/mcp-brockevents/brock_events_server.py
• Windows: C:\\Users\\yourusername\\Downloads\\mcp-brockevents\\brock_events_server.py

1. Save the configuration file
2. Restart Claude for Desktop
3. Verify connection: Look for the 🔨 hammer icon in the bottom right of the chat interface, indicating available tools

• 📅 "What events are happening at Brock University this week?"
• 🎵 "Are there any music events at Brock University?"
• 📝 "What's happening on campus next Tuesday?"
• 🎓 "Show me all the academic events at Brock"
• 📋 "What categories of events are available at Brock University?"
• 🔍 "Tell me more about the Blackout Gala event"
• 🏢 "When and where is the next workshop happening?"
• 👥 "Are there any social events this weekend?"
• 🍔 "Show me events with free food"
• 🤝 "What club meetings are happening this week?"
• 📆 "What events are happening between March 15 and March 20?"
• 🌙 "Show me evening events on Friday"
• 📊 "What's happening next week at Brock?"

You can configure this server to use event feeds from other universities:

Step 1: Locate the RSS Feed URL

1. Open brock_events_server.py in any text editor
2. Find line 14 where the RSS feed URL is defined:

   RSS_FEED_URL = "https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/events.rss"
   

Step 2: Replace with Your Preferred Feed

Replace the URL with another university's event feed:

Step 3: Adapt the Parsing Logic (Advanced)

⚠️ Important Compatibility Note:

The server is specifically designed for Brock University's RSS feed structure. Different universities format their event data with unique:

• Tag naming conventions
• Date formats
• Category systems
• Event property names

If you change the RSS feed URL, you may need to modify the event parsing functions in the code to match the structure of your selected feed. The primary parsing logic is in the fetch_rss_feed() and related functions.

Users can upload their resume to find and filter professional networking events, and have Claude create elevator pitches about them. Perfect for preparing a game plan for networking events!

Claude can filter events and create .ics files of selected events for users to add to their iCal or sync across their other calendars. Learn how to import .ics files to Google Calendar

Users can share an image of their personal schedule and ask "What events fit within my schedule for the month, can you find and filter them for me?" Claude will analyze available time slots and recommend compatible events.

1. Check Python version: Make sure you have Python 3.10+ installed

   python --version
   

2. Dependency issues: Try reinstalling dependencies one by one

   pip install mcp[cli]
   pip install httpx feedparser python-dateutil pytz
   

3. Permission errors: Make sure you have permission to run the script

1. Configuration file: Double-check your claude_desktop_config.json file

   • Ensure there are no syntax errors (missing commas, brackets, etc.)
   • Verify the path to the server file is correct and absolute

2. Server running: Make sure your server is still running in the terminal

3. Claude logs: Check Claude's logs for errors

   • On Mac: ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log
   • On Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\mcp*.log

4. Restart Claude: Sometimes a complete restart of Claude for Desktop resolves connection issues

If the server starts but tools aren't working, the RSS feed might be unavailable or its format might have changed.

Try accessing https://events.brocku.ca/events/rss/ in your browser to check if it's accessible.