Beacon MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Beacon in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add beacon -- npx -y beacon-mcp

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Beacon MCP server do?

Search 17,900+ open-source AI agents by capability, ranked by GitHub traction. Free, no key.

Is the Beacon 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 Beacon run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Beacon to Claude Code?

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

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