Being MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Being in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add being -e BEING_API_TOKEN=... -e BEING_ID=... -- npx -y @ruddia/being-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "being": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ruddia/being-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BEING_API_TOKEN": "...",
        "BEING_ID": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Being MCP server do?

Personality runtime for agents: persistent memory, identity (SOUL) and relationships that carry across AI clients.

Is the Being 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 Being run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Being to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add being -e BEING_API_TOKEN=... -e BEING_ID=... -- npx -y @ruddia/being-mcp-server

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