Agent
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Native cross-platform MCP agent. Inspector → MCPAgent → loop → fetch + @mcp-use/client. LangChain bridge at @mcp-use/agent/langchain. Agent is published by npm:@mcp-use from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install Agent
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add agent -- npx -y @mcp-use/agentRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"agent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcp-use/agent"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"agent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcp-use/agent"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"agent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcp-use/agent"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add agent -- npx -y @mcp-use/agent{
"mcpServers": {
"agent": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mcp-use/agent"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add agent npx -y @mcp-use/agentGemini 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 agent block.
Alternatives to Agent
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Connect to Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Loom, and more to search, create, and manage your work.
Agent: common questions
How do I install Agent?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add agent -- npx -y @mcp-use/agent. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Agent the official server?
Agent is published by npm:@mcp-use from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Agent free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Agent 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 Agent?
Similar MCP servers: exa, brave, Agent Skills Search Server, JobSpy.
Does Agent 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.
