Ratchet MCP Server
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Install Ratchet MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add ratchet -e RATCHET_API_KEY='<ratchet-api-key>' -- npx -y ratchet-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"ratchet": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ratchet-mcp"
],
"env": {
"RATCHET_API_KEY": "<ratchet-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"ratchet": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ratchet-mcp"
],
"env": {
"RATCHET_API_KEY": "<ratchet-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"ratchet": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ratchet-mcp"
],
"env": {
"RATCHET_API_KEY": "<ratchet-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"ratchet": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"ratchet-mcp"
],
"env": {
"RATCHET_API_KEY": "<ratchet-api-key>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATCHET_API_KEY | yes | yes | Ratchet API key. Create one free at https://ratchetgate.com/console |
| RATCHET_BASE_URL | — | — | Override to point at a self-hosted instance. |
Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://ratchetgate.com/mcp
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-10 · 29d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-10 · 30d ago · GitHub · v0.3.0
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-09-10 · 29d ago · official registry · v0.3.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Ratchet MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add ratchet -e RATCHET_API_KEY='<ratchet-api-key>' -- npx -y ratchet-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Ratchet require an API key?
Yes. It expects RATCHET_API_KEY, of which 1 is a secret.
›Can I use Ratchet as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes — it offers both a hosted endpoint and a local stdio package.
›Is Ratchet in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as com.ratchetgate/ratchet.