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  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "name": "AustralianCourses",
  "description": "Every accredited course in Australia. Search 47,000+ courses, compare providers, check funding eligibility, and enquire — all without leaving your AI conversation.",
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  "transport": "streamable-http",
  "authentication": "none",
  "rate_limit": "60 requests/minute",
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      "name": "search_courses",
      "description": "Search Australian courses and qualifications with filters. Primary entry point for course discovery."
    },
    {
      "name": "list_elicos_courses",
      "description": "List English-language intensive courses for overseas students (ELICOS) by state, weeks, or CEFR entry level."
    },
    {
      "name": "search_providers",
      "description": "Search and filter education providers by name, type, state, and CRICOS registration."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_provider_detail",
      "description": "Get detailed information about an education provider by ID or slug."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_qualification",
      "description": "Get qualification details by national code or slug."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_course_detail",
      "description": "Get full details for a specific course offering."
    },
    {
      "name": "compare_courses",
      "description": "Compare 2-5 course offerings side-by-side."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_career_pathways",
      "description": "Get career and occupation details by ANZSCO code or title."
    },
    {
      "name": "check_eligibility",
      "description": "Check CRICOS eligibility, funding options, and estimated costs for a student profile."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_funding_options",
      "description": "Search government funding programs."
    },
    {
      "name": "search_free_courses",
      "description": "Find fee-free and state-subsidised courses."
    },
    {
      "name": "list_campuses",
      "description": "List campuses for a provider with location details."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_subject_detail",
      "description": "Get full details for a standalone study unit."
    },
    {
      "name": "get_funding_program_detail",
      "description": "Get details about a specific government funding program."
    },
    {
      "name": "submit_enquiry",
      "description": "Submit a course enquiry on behalf of a prospective student after explicit consent."
    }
  ],
  "legal": {
    "privacy_policy": "https://australiancourses.com.au/privacy",
    "terms_of_service": "https://australiancourses.com.au/terms"
  },
  "official_mcp_registry": {
    "name": "au.com.australiancourses/mcp",
    "publish": "mcp-publisher login http --domain=australiancourses.com.au && mcp-publisher publish",
    "http_verification": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/mcp-registry-auth",
    "server_json": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/mcp/server.json"
  },
  "platforms": {
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      "directory": "Official MCP Registry + Claude custom connector (Settings → Connectors)",
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      "registry_name": "au.com.australiancourses/mcp",
      "server_json": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/mcp/server.json",
      "http_verification": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/mcp-registry-auth",
      "test_query": "What nursing courses are available in Queensland?",
      "citation_host": "australiancourses.com.au",
      "tools": [
        "search_courses",
        "list_elicos_courses",
        "search_providers",
        "get_provider_detail",
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        "get_course_detail",
        "compare_courses",
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        "submit_enquiry"
      ]
    },
    "openai": {
      "directory": "ChatGPT Apps / Developer Mode custom MCP connector + GPT Actions",
      "mcp_server_url": "https://australiancourses.com.au/api/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http",
      "authentication": "none",
      "plugin_manifest": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/ai-plugin.json",
      "openapi": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/openai-actions.json",
      "http_verification": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/mcp-registry-auth",
      "privacy_policy": "https://australiancourses.com.au/privacy",
      "terms_of_service": "https://australiancourses.com.au/terms",
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        "get_funding_program_detail",
        "submit_enquiry"
      ]
    },
    "perplexity": {
      "directory": "Perplexity MCP connector + PerplexityBot crawl (no public tool store)",
      "mcp_server_url": "https://australiancourses.com.au/api/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http",
      "authentication": "none",
      "crawler": "PerplexityBot",
      "robots": "https://australiancourses.com.au/robots.txt",
      "llms_txt": "https://australiancourses.com.au/llms.txt",
      "http_verification": "https://australiancourses.com.au/.well-known/mcp-registry-auth",
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        "get_funding_program_detail",
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      ]
    }
  }
}