Poke FAQs

Question 1

How do I install and use Poke?

Accepted Answer

First, clone the repository and install dependencies using `uv sync`. Then, run the development server using `uv run mcp dev server.py`. Poke integrates with Claude & Cursor; instructions for setting these up are available in the project README.

Question 2

Can Poke simulate Pokémon battles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Poke includes a `simulate_battle` tool that simulates Pokémon battles using core game mechanics, including stats, type matchups, and status effects.

Question 3

What is Poke?

Accepted Answer

Poke is an MCP server that uses the PokeAPI to provide detailed information about Pokémon, including their stats, abilities, moves, and evolution chains.

Question 4

What kind of Pokémon information can I access with Poke?

Accepted Answer

Poke allows you to fetch Pokémon base stats, types, abilities with effect descriptions, up to 10 moves per Pokémon (including move effects), and the full evolution chain for any given Pokémon.

Question 5

What are the key features of Poke?

Accepted Answer

Poke offers features like fetching comprehensive Pokémon data, simulating battles, graceful error handling with informative messages, and integration with MCP clients like Claude and Cursor.

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