Bee MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Bee in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add bee-the-progressive-intelligence-engine -e BEE_API_KEY=... -- uvx bee-sdk

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bee-the-progressive-intelligence-engine": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bee-sdk"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BEE_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bee MCP server do?

Bee — The Progressive Intelligence Engine: tiered LLM, 4 tools, hosted API, free tier.

Is the Bee MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Bee run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Bee to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add bee-the-progressive-intelligence-engine -e BEE_API_KEY=... -- uvx bee-sdk

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