cheap-eyes MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install cheap-eyes in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cheap-eyes -e CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY=... -- npx -y cheap-eyes

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cheap-eyes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "cheap-eyes"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the cheap-eyes MCP server do?

Hands bulk reading to cheap OpenRouter models, masks secrets, checks each answer against the source

Is the cheap-eyes 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 cheap-eyes run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add cheap-eyes to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cheap-eyes -e CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY=... -- npx -y cheap-eyes

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