Discord MCP Server
by j-256io.github.j-256/discord-mcpv0.1.1
Least-privilege Discord MCP for privacy-safe reads, audits, and reviewed administration
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Deprecated2d ago
Install Discord MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add discord-j-256 -e DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN='<discord-bot-token>' -- npx -y @j-256/discord-mcp serve --config '<config-file>'Install in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"discord-j-256": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j-256/discord-mcp",
"serve",
"--config",
"<config-file>"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "<discord-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"discord-j-256": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j-256/discord-mcp",
"serve",
"--config",
"<config-file>"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "<discord-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"discord-j-256": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j-256/discord-mcp",
"serve",
"--config",
"<config-file>"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "<discord-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"discord-j-256": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@j-256/discord-mcp",
"serve",
"--config",
"<config-file>"
],
"env": {
"DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "<discord-bot-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN | yes | yes | Discord bot token sent only to fixed Discord REST and vetted Gateway origins |
Freshness
Deprecated — last maintenance signal 2d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-08 · 2d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-10-08 · 2d ago · GitHub · v2.3.1
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-01 · 39d ago · official registry · v0.1.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Discord MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add discord-j-256 -e DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN='<discord-bot-token>' -- npx -y @j-256/discord-mcp serve --config '<config-file>'. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Discord require an API key?
Yes. It expects DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Discord as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Discord in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.j-256/discord-mcp.
Alternatives to Discord
Other communication MCP servers.