# Astral MCP direct answers

Q: What is Astral MCP?
A: Astral MCP is a local-first, stateless Model Context Protocol server that
computes precision-audited natal charts, current transits, synastry and moon
phases for AI agents. It returns structured data; the calling model writes any
interpretation.

Q: How do I install Astral MCP?
A: Run `npx -y astral-mcp` in an MCP-compatible client. No API key, OAuth flow,
account or hosted database is required.

Q: What should an agent call first?
A: Call `astral_capabilities`, then `astral_search_birthplace` when the
birthplace timezone is unknown, then `astral_compute_natal_chart`. Inspect the
precision audit before using the result.

Q: Does Astral MCP store birth data?
A: No. The server is stateless and does not persist birth data or credentials.
The optional birthplace lookup sends only a place name to OpenStreetMap
Nominatim and must follow that service's usage policy.

Q: What does the precision audit prove?
A: It reports computational agreement between the primary ephemeris and an
independent astronomy-engine check. A mismatch is flagged for review; the audit
does not validate astrology or the model's interpretation.

Q: Is Astral MCP medical or psychological advice?
A: No. Astral returns structured astrology data only and is not medical,
psychological, legal or financial advice.

Q: Where are the canonical machine surfaces?
A: Start at https://astral.delx.ai/agents.txt, then read
https://astral.delx.ai/skill.md and https://astral.delx.ai/llms.txt. The Delx
platform boundary is https://delx.ai/platform.