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backscroll MCP server

soren-achebe/backscroll

Search, retrieve and diff the output of past terminal commands, recorded locally with exit codes, cwd and duration, with secret redaction by default.

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Source code

Install backscroll in Claude Code

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/soren-achebe/backscroll/releases/download/v0.13.1/backscroll-0.13.1.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download backscroll-0.13.1.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the backscroll MCP server do?

Search, retrieve and diff the output of past terminal commands, recorded locally with exit codes, cwd and duration, with secret redaction by default.

Is the backscroll 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 backscroll run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add backscroll to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/soren-achebe/backscroll/releases/download/v0.13.1/backscroll-0.13.1.mcpb

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