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Hex Research
CommunityMCP server by levnikolaevich · updated · ★ 582
Research graph MCP for hypotheses, goals, runs, source quality, audits, and generated maps. Hex Research is a community project by levnikolaevich, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 3 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 582 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
Install Hex Research
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add hex-research -- npx -y @levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hex-research": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hex-research": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"hex-research": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add hex-research -- npx -y @levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"hex-research": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add hex-research npx -y @levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcpGemini 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 hex-research block.
Security check
ANo download-and-run commands, hidden instructions or signs of sending keys out were found.
Checked automatically: README.md. This looks for known risky patterns and is not a full audit. How grades work
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Hex Research: common questions
How do I install Hex Research?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add hex-research -- npx -y @levnikolaevich/hex-research-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Hex Research the official server?
Hex Research is a community project by levnikolaevich, not verified by a company domain.
Is Hex Research free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Hex Research safe to use?
It scores 85 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. 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 Hex Research?
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Does Hex Research 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.