Burn MCP Server

by fisher521io.github.Fisher521/burn-mcp-serverv2.1.1

Burn MCP — give your AI agent a reading workflow. 26 tools to search, triage, burn, vault, and analyze your saved articles. Works with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf.

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Install Burn MCP server

claude mcp add burn -e BURN_MCP_TOKEN='<burn-mcp-token>' -- npx -y burn-mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "burn-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BURN_MCP_TOKEN": "<burn-mcp-token>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "burn-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BURN_MCP_TOKEN": "<burn-mcp-token>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.

{
  "servers": {
    "burn": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "burn-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BURN_MCP_TOKEN": "<burn-mcp-token>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "burn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "burn-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BURN_MCP_TOKEN": "<burn-mcp-token>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

Configuration

Variable	Required	Secret	Description
BURN_MCP_TOKEN	yes	yes	Long-lived MCP token from Burn App → Settings → MCP Server

Remote endpoints

streamable-httphttps://burn-mcp-server.vercel.app/api/mcp

Freshness

Maintained — last maintenance signal 2mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.

Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-06 · 2mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-08-06 · 2mo ago · GitHub · v2.1.2
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-31 · 2mo ago · official registry · v2.1.1

FAQ

›How do I install the Burn MCP server in Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add burn -e BURN_MCP_TOKEN='<burn-mcp-token>' -- npx -y burn-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.

›Does Burn require an API key?

Yes. It expects BURN_MCP_TOKEN, of which 1 is a secret.

›Can I use Burn as a remote (hosted) MCP server?

Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.

›Is Burn in the official MCP registry?

Yes, as io.github.Fisher521/burn-mcp-server.