Cartographer MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Cartographer in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cartographer -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/beppetemp/cartographer:v0.27.1

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cartographer": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/beppetemp/cartographer:v0.27.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cartographer MCP server do?

Governance MCP server for agent-maintained knowledge bases (OKF): git-backed writes, search, lint.

Is the Cartographer 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 Cartographer run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Cartographer to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cartographer -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/beppetemp/cartographer:v0.27.1

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