Discord MCP
CommunityMCP server by cappyeo · updated · ★ 156 · 205 downloads a week
Caller-owned Discord operations for AI agents with 222 typed tools and verifiable guild builds. Discord MCP is a community project by cappyeo, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 3 days ago
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 156 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
DISCORD_Environment variable, secret | Required | Discord bot token. The optional Bot prefix is accepted. |
DISCORD_Environment variable | Optional | Expected Discord bot ID. Startup fails if the token belongs to another bot. |
ALLOWED_Environment variable | Optional | Comma-separated Discord guild IDs this deployment may operate against. |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
Install Discord MCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add discord-mcp -e DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN -- npx -y @discord-mcp/cliRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"discord-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discord-mcp/cli"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_TOKEN": "YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"discord-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discord-mcp/cli"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_TOKEN": "YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"discord-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discord-mcp/cli"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_TOKEN": "YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add discord-mcp --env DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN -- npx -y @discord-mcp/cli{
"mcpServers": {
"discord-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discord-mcp/cli"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_TOKEN": "YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add discord-mcp npx -y @discord-mcp/cliGemini 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 discord-mcp block.
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Discord MCP: common questions
How do I install Discord MCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add discord-mcp -e DISCORD_TOKEN=YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN -- npx -y @discord-mcp/cli. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Discord MCP the official server?
Discord MCP is a community project by cappyeo, not verified by a company domain.
Is Discord MCP free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Discord MCP safe to use?
It scores 80 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Discord MCP?
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Does Discord MCP 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.
