ChinaAPI MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ChinaAPI in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http chinaapi https://api.chinaapi.ai/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chinaapi": {
      "url": "https://api.chinaapi.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the ChinaAPI MCP server do?

Read-only ChinaAPI model catalogue, price snapshot, cost estimates and request recipes.

Is the ChinaAPI 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 ChinaAPI run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add ChinaAPI to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http chinaapi https://api.chinaapi.ai/mcp

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