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MCP Handler
Verified · npm:mcp-handlerMCP server by vercel-labs · updated · ★ 687 · 786k downloads a week
Framework-agnostic HTTP adapter for Model Context Protocol servers MCP Handler is published by npm:mcp-handler from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Handler
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-handler -- npx -y mcp-handlerRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-handler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-handler"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-handler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-handler"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-handler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-handler"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-handler -- npx -y mcp-handler{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-handler": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-handler"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add mcp-handler npx -y mcp-handlerGemini 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 mcp-handler block.
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MCP Handler: common questions
How do I install MCP Handler?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-handler -- npx -y mcp-handler. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Handler the official server?
MCP Handler is published by npm:mcp-handler from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Handler free?
The code is public, but no licence file was found, so check the repository before commercial use.
Is MCP Handler safe to use?
It scores 88 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence F, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Handler?
Similar MCP servers: MCP Servers, N8n MCP, Claude Mem, ha-mcp.
Does MCP Handler 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.