Keel MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Keel in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add angelkurten-keel -- uvx keel-context

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "angelkurten-keel": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "keel-context"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add angelkurten-keel -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/angelkurten/keel:0.35.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "angelkurten-keel": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/angelkurten/keel:0.35.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Keel MCP server do?

Per-tenant bitemporal context graph built from domain events, shared by agents via five tools.

Is the Keel MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Keel run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Keel to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add angelkurten-keel -- uvx keel-context

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