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External Subagent
Verified · npm:external-subagentMCP server by iBobbyTS · updated · ★ 1 · 633 downloads a week
Manage bounded ZCode, DeepSeek Harness (DSH), Codex, and Google Antigravity (agy) subagent tasks through a local MCP service for any local host (Codex, ZCode, or a custom MCP client) External Subagent is published by npm:external-subagent from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Last commit 2 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Runs a script automatically when the package is installed
Install External Subagent
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add external-subagent -- npx -y external-subagentRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"external-subagent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"external-subagent"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"external-subagent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"external-subagent"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"external-subagent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"external-subagent"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add external-subagent -- npx -y external-subagent{
"mcpServers": {
"external-subagent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"external-subagent"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add external-subagent npx -y external-subagentGemini 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 external-subagent block.
Security check
B- Runs a script automatically when the package is installedIn
package.json:"postinstall":
Checked automatically: README.md, package.json. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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External Subagent: common questions
How do I install External Subagent?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add external-subagent -- npx -y external-subagent. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is External Subagent the official server?
External Subagent is published by npm:external-subagent from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is External Subagent free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is External Subagent safe to use?
It scores 80 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. Security check: grade B (runs a script automatically when the package is installed). Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to External Subagent?
Similar MCP servers: Agent-Native Calendar, Agent-Native Clips, kaneo, Agent Afk.
Does External Subagent 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.