Cairn MCP Server
by luckyjackluoio.github.luckyjackluo/cairnv0.2.0
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Install Cairn MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add cairn-luckyjackluo -- uvx cairn-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"cairn-luckyjackluo": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cairn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"cairn-luckyjackluo": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cairn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"cairn-luckyjackluo": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cairn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"cairn-luckyjackluo": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"cairn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAIRN_WORKSPACE | — | — | Path to the folder Cairn operates on. If unset, defaults to the current working directory. You can also pass --workspace on the command line instead. |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 2mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-07-29 · 2mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-07-17 · 3mo ago · GitHub · v0.2.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-07-17 · 3mo ago · official registry · v0.2.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Cairn MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add cairn-luckyjackluo -- uvx cairn-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Cairn require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Cairn as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Cairn in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.luckyjackluo/cairn.