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ArchSmith
CommunityMCP server by ayeshLK · updated · ★ 7 · 600 downloads a week
Render and validate ArchSmith architecture diagrams from a governed JSON IR. ArchSmith is a community project by ayeshLK, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 2 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
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Install ArchSmith
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add archsmith -- npx -y @archsmith/mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"archsmith": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@archsmith/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"archsmith": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@archsmith/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"archsmith": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@archsmith/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add archsmith -- npx -y @archsmith/mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"archsmith": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@archsmith/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add archsmith npx -y @archsmith/mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the archsmith block.
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ArchSmith: common questions
How do I install ArchSmith?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add archsmith -- npx -y @archsmith/mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is ArchSmith the official server?
ArchSmith is a community project by ayeshLK, not verified by a company domain.
Is ArchSmith free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is ArchSmith safe to use?
It scores 80 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to ArchSmith?
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Does ArchSmith work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.