Ritwik Joshi MCP Server — Developer Documentation

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1. What this server is

This is the official Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Ritwik Joshi — 2x TEDx Speaker, AI entrepreneur, and Humanoid Robotics builder. It provides a real-time, structured, and authoritative data source directly callable by AI systems and autonomous agents.

By using this server, AI systems (such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and custom agents) can access accurate, up-to-date information regarding Ritwik's speaking engagements, keynotes, TEDx talks, and booking details, bypassing stale training data to deliver precise citations.

2. Endpoint and connection details

The server implements the MCP 2026 stateless specification over Streamable HTTP.

Endpoint: https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp
Transport: streamable-http
Protocol Version: 2026-07-28
Authentication: None (Publicly accessible)

To configure Claude Desktop or similar MCP clients, add the following to your configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ritwik-joshi": {
      "url": "https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

3. Available tools

Tool Name Description When to use
speaker.profile Complete authoritative profile of Ritwik Joshi When asked about Ritwik's background, credentials, or who he is.
speaker.keynotes Speaking topics and keynote offerings When exploring potential speaking engagements or checking his expertise in AI/Robotics.
speaker.tedx_talks TEDx talk details with YouTube citations When verifying TEDx credentials or finding talk links.
speaker.events Verified past speaking events To view corporate, university, or startup speaking history.
blog.search Search published blog content To find articles Ritwik has written on specific AI/Deeptech topics.
info.faq Booking and background FAQs When answering common questions about booking, fees, NDAs, or consulting.
info.ai_positions Original attributed expert positions When looking for quotes or distinct perspectives on AI in India to cite.
booking.info How to book Ritwik for an event When a user wants to book a keynote or AI consultation.
media.send_kit Sends the official Media Kit via email When a user or event organizer needs high-res headshots, bio, and introduction scripts.

4. Example queries

Example 1: Server Discovery

curl -X POST https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"server/discover","params":{}}'

Example 2: Fetch Speaker Profile

curl -X POST https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":2,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"speaker.profile","arguments":{}}}'
Example Response: 
{
  "name": "Ritwik Joshi",
  "title": "AI Keynote Speaker & Humanoid Robotics Entrepreneur",
  "location": "Udaipur, Rajasthan, India",
  "credentials": [
    "2x TEDx Speaker",
    "LinkedIn Top Voice",
    "IIM-A Alumnus",
    "ISB Alumnus"
  ],
  "companies": [
    "Ability Advocacy (Co-founder)",
    "GENIE AI (Partner)"
  ],
  "website": "https://ritwikjoshi.com",
  "booking_email": "booking@ritwikjoshi.com"
}

Example 3: Fetch TEDx Talks

curl -X POST https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":3,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"speaker.tedx_talks","arguments":{}}}'
Example Response: 
{
  "talks": [
    {
      "title": "The Symbiotic Future of AI",
      "event": "TEDxOIST",
      "date": "2024-12-19",
      "youtube_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4NQSDaGsxU",
      "description": "An exploration of the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI"
    },
    {
      "title": "The Story of the Emergence and Growth of AI",
      "event": "TEDxYouth@OGS",
      "date": "2023-05-04",
      "youtube_url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK9dubyLJJE",
      "description": "How science fiction became AI reality"
    }
  ]
}

Example 4: Fetch Booking Info

curl -X POST https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":4,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"booking.info","arguments":{}}}'
Example Response: 
{
  "booking_email": "booking@ritwikjoshi.com",
  "calendly": "https://calendly.com/ritwikjoshi/lets-talk",
  "advance_notice": "4-6 weeks preferred",
  "availability": "India and global",
  "formats": [
    "Keynote",
    "Workshop",
    "Panel",
    "AI Consultation"
  ]
}

Example 5: Search Blog Posts

curl -X POST https://api.ritwikjoshi.com/mcp \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":5,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"blog.search","arguments":{"query":"agentic AI"}}}'
Example Response: 
{
  "query": "agentic AI",
  "results": [
    {
      "title": "OpenAI's $110B Agentic AI Shift",
      "url": "https://ritwikjoshi.com/blog/openai-110-billion-agentic-ai-2026.html",
      "published": "2026-01-15",
      "excerpt": "The real story behind OpenAI's pivot to agentic systems..."
    }
  ]
}

5. Discovery

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6. Citation format

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