cpan-package-info
FreeNot checkedAn MCP server for obtaining README content, metadata, and search functionality for CPAN packages.
About
An MCP server for obtaining the README content, metadata and search function of CPAN packages.
Tool List
This MCP service encapsulates the following tools, allowing models to invoke these functions through a standardized interface.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| get_readme_from_cpan | Get package README and usage examples from CPAN |
| get_package_info_from_cpan | Get package basic information and dependencies from CPAN |
| search_packages_from_cpan | Search for packages in CPAN |
Inspector
Online tool test: https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/inspector/1777316659560451
MCP Server Config
How to get XBY-APIKEY?
Visit the Xiaobenyang Technology website [https://xiaoben...]
Install cpan-package-info in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install cpan-package-infoInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add cpan-package-info -- npx -y @smithery/cli run xiaobenyang-com/cpan-package-infoStep-by-step: how to install cpan-package-info
FAQ
Is cpan-package-info MCP free?
Yes, cpan-package-info MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does cpan-package-info need an API key?
No, cpan-package-info runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is cpan-package-info hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install cpan-package-info in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open cpan-package-info on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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