context tax
pending
security
pending
cold start
pending
freshness
pending
Our reading of Oncalls, from the data
Oncalls is a calendar & scheduling MCP server from jacobmr.
We haven't measured its tool list yet, so its token cost is unknown.
It runs locally on your machine over stdio.
Install Oncalls MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add oncalls -- npx -y mcp-server-oncallsInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"oncalls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-oncalls"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"oncalls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-oncalls"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"oncalls": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-oncalls"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"oncalls": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-oncalls"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Not enough public signals yet to judge maintenance.
Last commit (default branch)
no data · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
no data · official registry
How it compares in Calendar & Scheduling
Against the most-starred calendar & scheduling servers we index. Token cost is per model turn, measured from each server's live tool list.
| Server | Stars | Tools | Tokens / turn | Freshness | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncalls (this) | — | — | not measured | — | local |
| Google Workspace | 3,370 | — | not measured | Active | — |
| Vexa | 2,889 | — | not measured | Active | hosted |
| Minutes | 1,557 | — | not measured | Active | local |
| Google Calendar | 1,200 | — | not measured | — | local |
| Microsoft 365 | 1,058 | — | not measured | Active | local |
FAQ
›How do I install the Oncalls MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add oncalls -- npx -y mcp-server-oncalls. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Oncalls require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Oncalls as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Oncalls in the official MCP registry?
No. It was indexed from npm.
Sources and method
- Package registry (npm / PyPI)
- listed
- Last checked against all sources
- 2026-10-19
The description, packages and links come from the maintainer's own published metadata. Token cost, security signals, freshness and the reading above are MCPSkillHub's own measurements; see the methodology. Spot an error? Request a correction or claim the listing.
Alternatives to Oncalls
Other calendar & scheduling MCP servers.