Busabase
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Open-source database & workspace for AI agents: structured data, durable knowledge, reusable skills, runnable apps, and human review on the writes that matter. Local-first and self-hostable. Run it with `npx busabase server`. Busabase is published by npm:busabase from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Busabase
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add busabase -- npx -y busabaseRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"busabase": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"busabase"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"busabase": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"busabase"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"busabase": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"busabase"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add busabase -- npx -y busabase{
"mcpServers": {
"busabase": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"busabase"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add busabase npx -y busabaseGemini 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 busabase block.
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Busabase: common questions
How do I install Busabase?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add busabase -- npx -y busabase. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Busabase the official server?
Busabase is published by npm:busabase from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Busabase free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Busabase safe to use?
It scores 85 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Busabase?
Similar MCP servers: Supabase, Ruvector, MCP Toolbox for Databases, MCP Fetch.
Does Busabase 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.
