Apis Guru MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Apis Guru in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add apis-guru -- npx -y apis-guru-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apis-guru": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apis-guru-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Apis Guru MCP server do?

Browse the APIs.guru directory of public APIs with metadata and versions. No key required.

Is the Apis Guru 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 Apis Guru run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Apis Guru to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add apis-guru -- npx -y apis-guru-mcp

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