Rustpad MCP Server

by ni-cio.github.ni-c/rustpad-mcpv0.4.0

Read and edit self-hosted Rustpad collaborative pads, merging edits live with human typing and requiring confirmation to replace a pad.

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Install Rustpad MCP server

claude mcp add rustpad -e RUSTPAD_URL='<rustpad-url>' -- npx -y rustpad-mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rustpad": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rustpad-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RUSTPAD_URL": "<rustpad-url>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rustpad": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rustpad-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RUSTPAD_URL": "<rustpad-url>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.

{
  "servers": {
    "rustpad": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rustpad-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RUSTPAD_URL": "<rustpad-url>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rustpad": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rustpad-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RUSTPAD_URL": "<rustpad-url>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.

Configuration

Variable	Required	Secret	Description
RUSTPAD_URL	yes	—	Base URL of the Rustpad instance, e.g. https://rustpad.example.net
RUSTPAD_READ_ONLY	—	—	Exactly 'true' registers only the 3 read tools
RUSTPAD_INSECURE_TLS	—	—	Exactly 'true' accepts a self-signed certificate, scoped to this connection
RUSTPAD_ALLOW_TOOLS	—	—	Comma-separated tool names or list_* prefixes to register; 'essential' selects a curated preset (default: all tools)
RUSTPAD_DENY_TOOLS	—	—	Comma-separated tool names or list_* prefixes to remove from whatever RUSTPAD_ALLOW_TOOLS left

Freshness

Active — last maintenance signal 3d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.

Last commit (default branch)
2026-10-06 · 3d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-07 · 32d ago · GitHub · v0.4.0
Package published
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Registry entry updated
2026-09-07 · 32d ago · official registry · v0.4.0

FAQ

›How do I install the Rustpad MCP server in Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rustpad -e RUSTPAD_URL='<rustpad-url>' -- npx -y rustpad-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.

›Does Rustpad require an API key?

Yes. It expects RUSTPAD_URL.

›Can I use Rustpad as a remote (hosted) MCP server?

No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.

›Is Rustpad in the official MCP registry?

Yes, as io.github.ni-c/rustpad-mcp.