Lune Research MCP Server
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Install Lune Research MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add lune -e LUNE_API_KEY='<lune-api-key>' -- npx -y @retrograde-labs/lune-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"lune": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@retrograde-labs/lune-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"LUNE_API_KEY": "<lune-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"lune": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@retrograde-labs/lune-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"LUNE_API_KEY": "<lune-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"lune": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@retrograde-labs/lune-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"LUNE_API_KEY": "<lune-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"lune": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@retrograde-labs/lune-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"LUNE_API_KEY": "<lune-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUNE_API_KEY | yes | yes | Lune personal access token. Generate one at https://luneresearch.com/dashboard/settings/credentials. |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://mcp.luneresearch.com
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-04 · 5d ago · GitHub
Latest release
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Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-08-24 · 46d ago · official registry · v2.2.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Lune Research MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add lune -e LUNE_API_KEY='<lune-api-key>' -- npx -y @retrograde-labs/lune-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Lune Research require an API key?
Yes. It expects LUNE_API_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Lune Research as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Lune Research in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as com.luneresearch/lune.
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