Captain's Navigator

AI-powered access to CNU campus data — class schedules, major requirements, faculty directories, events, and more.

Quick Start

Connect your AI tool to this MCP server and sign in with your @cnu.edu Google account. No API keys, no installs.

https://captainsnavigator.com/mcp
  1. Open your AI tool (Claude, Codex CLI, Gemini CLI, or any MCP-compatible client)
  2. Add https://captainsnavigator.com/mcp as an MCP server
  3. Sign in with your @cnu.edu Google account
  4. Start asking questions about campus data

Claude Code (CLI)

claude mcp add cnu --transport http https://captainsnavigator.com/mcp

Codex CLI

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Full guide

[mcp_servers.cnu]
transport = "http"
url = "https://captainsnavigator.com/mcp"

Gemini CLI

Add to ~/.gemini/settings.json under mcpServers. Full guide

Available Tools

ToolDescription
search_classesSearch the class schedule by semester, discipline, course number, instructor, day, time range, building, or seat availability
get_instructor_scheduleGet a professor's complete teaching schedule for a semester
find_major_requirementsLook up required courses for a CNU major
lookup_facultySearch the faculty and staff directory by name or department
campus_eventsList upcoming campus events, filtered by date or category
academic_calendarGet registration dates, deadlines, holidays, finals, and more
room_availabilityCheck if a room or building is free at a given time
library_resourcesSearch CNU library databases, guides, and hours

Example Questions

Troubleshooting

ProblemFix
Connection errorVerify the URL is exactly https://captainsnavigator.com/mcp
Google sign-in doesn't appearCheck that pop-ups are not blocked, then try again
Access denied after sign-inYou must use your @cnu.edu email — personal Gmail won't work
Tools don't appearStart a new conversation after connecting