BriefGate MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install BriefGate in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http briefgate https://mcp.briefgate.dev/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefgate": {
      "url": "https://mcp.briefgate.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add briefgate -- npx -y @briefgate/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefgate": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@briefgate/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the BriefGate MCP server do?

Client intake for AI agents: request files, texts and credentials from clients, follow up automatically and retrieve results when complete.

Is the BriefGate 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 BriefGate run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add BriefGate to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http briefgate https://mcp.briefgate.dev/mcp

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