Gopher MCP Server

Bridges AI assistants with vintage internet protocols, preserving access to retro web content

A modern, cross-platform Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to browse and interact with both Gopher protocol and Gemini protocol resources safely and efficiently.

Python MCP Gopher Gemini Protocol
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Screenshot of Gopher MCP Server

The Problem

The 'small internet' movement maintains thousands of Gopher and Gemini servers with unique content not available on the modern web. AI assistants have no way to access this ecosystem of minimalist, text-focused content created by enthusiasts preserving internet history.

The Solution

Built a dual-protocol MCP server supporting both Gopher (1991) and Gemini (2019). The server enables AI assistants to browse menus, fetch documents, and navigate the hierarchical structure of these alternative internet protocols.

The Results

  • Dual protocol support for Gopher and Gemini
  • Safe browsing with content type validation
  • Menu parsing and navigation support
  • Cross-platform Python implementation
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Protocols
1991
Gopher Age
2019
Gemini Age
Minimal
Dependencies

Gopher MCP is a modern, cross-platform MCP server that enables AI assistants to browse and interact with both Gopher protocol and Gemini protocol resources. It provides safe and efficient access to these vintage internet protocols.

Gopherspace Browser

gopher://demo.server/
=== Welcome to Gopherspace ===
[DIR]About Gopher Protocol
[DIR]Gemini Protocol
[DIR]MCP Integration
[?] Search Veronica-2
Click a menu item to view its content. Directories [DIR] open submenus, documents [TXT] show content here.
GopherGemini

The MCP server provides AI access to both Gopher and Gemini protocols - the "small internet" movement.

Key Features

  • Dual Protocol Support: Access both Gopher and Gemini resources
  • Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Safe Browsing: Secure interaction with protocol resources
  • MCP Integration: Standard Model Context Protocol interface

The Small Internet

Gopher and Gemini represent alternatives to the modern web:

  • Gopher (1991): Hierarchical, menu-driven protocol predating HTTP
  • Gemini (2019): Modern minimalist protocol with TLS encryption

Both protocols focus on text content and simple navigation, offering a distraction-free reading experience that many enthusiasts prefer to the modern web.

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