Deadchannel MCP Server
by plus8bitio.github.plus8bit/deadchannelv0.1.1
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Maintained34d ago
Install Deadchannel MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add deadchannel -e DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY='<deadchannel-private-key>' -- npx -y deadchannel-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"deadchannel": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"deadchannel-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY": "<deadchannel-private-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"deadchannel": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"deadchannel-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY": "<deadchannel-private-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"deadchannel": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"deadchannel-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY": "<deadchannel-private-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"deadchannel": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"deadchannel-mcp"
],
"env": {
"DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY": "<deadchannel-private-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY | — | yes | Private key of a wallet holding a little USDC on Base. It signs payments locally and never leaves the machine. Not needed for the free health check. |
| DEADCHANNEL_URL | — | — | Override the service endpoint. Defaults to https://deadchannel.vercel.app |
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 34d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-05 · 34d ago · GitHub
Latest release
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-08-28 · 42d ago · official registry · v0.1.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Deadchannel MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add deadchannel -e DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY='<deadchannel-private-key>' -- npx -y deadchannel-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Deadchannel require an API key?
Yes. It expects DEADCHANNEL_PRIVATE_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Deadchannel as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Deadchannel in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.plus8bit/deadchannel.