Approval Gate MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Approval Gate in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add approval-gate -- npx -y @itcustomsolution/approval-gate-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "approval-gate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@itcustomsolution/approval-gate-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Approval Gate MCP server do?

Fail-closed human approval gates for AI agent actions. Default-deny, TTL expiry, audit log.

Is the Approval Gate 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 Approval Gate run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Approval Gate to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add approval-gate -- npx -y @itcustomsolution/approval-gate-mcp

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