How to install mcpcap in Codex
To install mcpcap in Codex, run "codex mcp add mcpcap -- uvx mcpcap" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.
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Run the install command
In a terminal, run:
codex mcp add mcpcap -- uvx mcpcap - 2
Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.
MCP servers run with your permissions. If mcpcap needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does mcpcap work in Codex?
Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and mcpcap installs with the steps above.
mcpcap does not show up in Codex. What now?
Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure uv (for uvx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is mcpcap safe?
It scores 78 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
