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Guidance
Verified · npm:@claude-flowMCP server by ruvnet · updated · ★ 77k · 1.0k downloads a week
Guidance Control Plane - Compiles, retrieves, enforces, and evolves guidance rules for Claude Code sessions Guidance is published by npm:@claude-flow from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Guidance
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add guidance -- npx -y @claude-flow/guidanceRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"guidance": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@claude-flow/guidance"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"guidance": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@claude-flow/guidance"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"guidance": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@claude-flow/guidance"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add guidance -- npx -y @claude-flow/guidance{
"mcpServers": {
"guidance": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@claude-flow/guidance"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add guidance npx -y @claude-flow/guidanceGemini 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 guidance block.
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Guidance: common questions
How do I install Guidance?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add guidance -- npx -y @claude-flow/guidance. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Guidance the official server?
Guidance is published by npm:@claude-flow from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Guidance free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Guidance safe to use?
It scores 94 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 Guidance?
Similar MCP servers: Harness, MCP Registry Server, ref-tools-ref-tools-mcp, Microsoft Learn MCP.
Does Guidance 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.