briar MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install briar in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add briar -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/iklob1/briar:1.1.94

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briar": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/iklob1/briar:1.1.94"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the briar MCP server do?

Local knowledge store built from GitHub, Jira, Linear and cloud history, served over MCP.

Is the briar 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 briar run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add briar to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add briar -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/iklob1/briar:1.1.94

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