Linkwarden MCP Server
by ni-cio.github.ni-c/linkwarden-mcpv0.4.0
MCP server for Linkwarden, the self-hosted bookmark manager with page preservation
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Install Linkwarden MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add linkwarden-ni-c -e LINKWARDEN_URL='<linkwarden-url>' -e LINKWARDEN_TOKEN='<linkwarden-token>' -- npx -y linkwarden-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"linkwarden-ni-c": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"linkwarden-mcp"
],
"env": {
"LINKWARDEN_URL": "<linkwarden-url>",
"LINKWARDEN_TOKEN": "<linkwarden-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"linkwarden-ni-c": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"linkwarden-mcp"
],
"env": {
"LINKWARDEN_URL": "<linkwarden-url>",
"LINKWARDEN_TOKEN": "<linkwarden-token>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"linkwarden-ni-c": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"linkwarden-mcp"
],
"env": {
"LINKWARDEN_URL": "<linkwarden-url>",
"LINKWARDEN_TOKEN": "<linkwarden-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"linkwarden-ni-c": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"linkwarden-mcp"
],
"env": {
"LINKWARDEN_URL": "<linkwarden-url>",
"LINKWARDEN_TOKEN": "<linkwarden-token>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINKWARDEN_URL | yes | — | Base URL of the Linkwarden instance, e.g. https://links.example.net (without /api/v1) |
| LINKWARDEN_TOKEN | yes | yes | Access token from Settings -> Access Tokens |
| LINKWARDEN_READ_ONLY | — | — | Set to true to register only the 11 read tools and no write tools |
| LINKWARDEN_ALLOW_TOOLS | — | — | Comma-separated tool names or list_* prefixes to register; 'essential' selects a curated preset (default: all tools) |
| LINKWARDEN_DENY_TOOLS | — | — | Comma-separated tool names or list_* prefixes to remove from whatever LINKWARDEN_ALLOW_TOOLS left |
| LINKWARDEN_INSECURE_TLS | — | — | Set to true to accept self-signed certificates for this connection only |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 4d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-06 · 4d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-07 · 32d ago · GitHub · v0.4.0
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-07 · 32d ago · official registry · v0.4.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Linkwarden MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add linkwarden-ni-c -e LINKWARDEN_URL='<linkwarden-url>' -e LINKWARDEN_TOKEN='<linkwarden-token>' -- npx -y linkwarden-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Linkwarden require an API key?
Yes. It expects LINKWARDEN_URL, LINKWARDEN_TOKEN, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Linkwarden as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Linkwarden in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.ni-c/linkwarden-mcp.