Arkgate MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Arkgate in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add arkgate -- npx -y arkgate

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arkgate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arkgate"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Arkgate MCP server do?

When the agent writes a bad import, the write doesn’t land. The same check fails the pull request.

Is the Arkgate 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 Arkgate run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Arkgate to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add arkgate -- npx -y arkgate

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