Core MCP Server
by shivam-app-developersio.github.shivam-app-developers/ai-optimizerv0.1.0
MCP server that cuts AI coding agent token usage via framework-aware context optimization
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Install Core MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add core-shivam-app-developers -e AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE='<ai-optimizer-license>' -- npx -y @ai-optimizer/coreInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"core-shivam-app-developers": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ai-optimizer/core"
],
"env": {
"AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE": "<ai-optimizer-license>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"core-shivam-app-developers": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ai-optimizer/core"
],
"env": {
"AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE": "<ai-optimizer-license>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"core-shivam-app-developers": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ai-optimizer/core"
],
"env": {
"AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE": "<ai-optimizer-license>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"core-shivam-app-developers": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@ai-optimizer/core"
],
"env": {
"AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE": "<ai-optimizer-license>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE | — | yes | Ed25519 JWT license key. Unlocks Pro/Team packs; free tier needs no key. |
| AI_OPTIMIZER_LSP | — | — | Set to 0 to disable the LSP bridge (optimized_diagnostics). |
| AI_OPTIMIZER_TELEMETRY | — | — | Set to 'on' to enable anonymous opt-in telemetry. Off by default. |
Freshness
Slowing — last maintenance signal 4mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-06-06 · 4mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-06-06 · 4mo ago · official registry · v0.1.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Core MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add core-shivam-app-developers -e AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE='<ai-optimizer-license>' -- npx -y @ai-optimizer/core. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Core require an API key?
Yes. It expects AI_OPTIMIZER_LICENSE, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Core as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Core in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.shivam-app-developers/ai-optimizer.