Discourse MCP Server
by discourseio.github.discourse/mcpv0.3.1
Discourse forum integration: search topics, read posts, manage categories and tags, discover users and interact with communities.
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Maintained46d ago
Install Discourse MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add discourse -- npx -y @discourse/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discourse/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discourse/mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"discourse": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discourse/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"discourse": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@discourse/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Maintained — last maintenance signal 46d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-08-25 · 46d ago · GitHub
Latest release
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-08-25 · 46d ago · official registry · v0.3.1
FAQ
›How do I install the Discourse MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add discourse -- npx -y @discourse/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Discourse require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Discourse as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Discourse in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.discourse/mcp.
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