Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts
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Author: Leon MelamudMCP server for accessing real-time emergency alerts from the Israeli Home Front Command (Pikud Haoref). Includes rocket alerts, aerial intrusions, earthquakes, and emergency announcements with city and region filtering.
Agent Configuration
Clone from GitHub to install
git clone https://github.com/LeonMelamud/pikud-a-oref-mcp
cd pikud-a-oref-mcp
docker compose build.mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pikud-haoref": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"compose",
"up",
"-d"
],
"cwd": "/path/to/pikud-a-oref-mcp"
}
}
}Features
- Check active emergency alerts in real-time from Pikud Haoref
- Search alert history by city with fuzzy matching for Hebrew names
- Filter alerts by geographic region
- Local SQLite persistence for alert history with indexed lookups
- Publish-subscribe architecture reducing load on the government API
Tools(5)
check_current_alertsCheck for current active emergency alerts from the subscribed SSE stream
get_alert_historyGet recent alert history from the Pikud Haoref API with optional region and city filtering
get_connection_statusGet the current status of the SSE subscription connection to the alert service
get_city_alertsGet alert history for a specific city from the local SQLite database with fuzzy matching
get_db_statsGet statistics about the local alert database including total alerts and city counts
Resources(1)
poha://alerts/current-statuspoha://alerts/current-statusCurrent status of the alert monitoring system including connection health and latest alerts
Data Sources(1)
Official Israeli Home Front Command emergency alerts API
Try These Queries
Are there any active emergency alerts in my area right now?Show the alert history for Tel Aviv from the last few hoursWhat is the connection status to the Pikud Haoref alert system?Show statistics about alerts stored in the databaseWere there any alerts in Haifa today?Setup Requirements
Environment Variables
API_KEYDATABASE_PATHGEOIP_DB_PATHMCP_PORT
Dependencies
Python 3.10+DockerDocker ComposeNotes
Requires an Israeli IP address to access the Pikud Haoref API. For cloud deployment, use a GCP me-west1 (Tel Aviv) instance. Run with: git clone the repo, then docker compose up -d. Services run on ports 8000 (poller), 8001 (MCP server), and 8002 (SSE gateway).
Known Limitations
- Requires an Israeli IP address (the Pikud Haoref API geo-blocks non-Israeli IPs)
- API key authentication required for all endpoints
- City filtering supports Hebrew city names only
- Requires Docker deployment with three containers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts?
MCP server for accessing real-time emergency alerts from the Israeli Home Front Command (Pikud Haoref). Includes rocket alerts, aerial intrusions, earthquakes, and emergency announcements with city and region filtering.
How do I install Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts?
Add the server to your AI agent's config file (.mcp.json for Claude Code, .cursor/mcp.json for Cursor) with the command: docker compose up -d
What tools does Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts provide?
Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts provides 5 tools including: check_current_alerts, get_alert_history, get_connection_status, get_city_alerts, get_db_stats.
Where does Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts get its data?
Pikud Haoref - Real-Time Alerts connects to data sources: Pikud Haoref API.
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