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Claude Octopus MCP server

xiaolai/claude-octopus

Spawn multiple specialized Claude Code agents as MCP servers, each independently configured.

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Install Claude Octopus in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add claude-octopus -- npx -y claude-octopus
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "claude-octopus": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "claude-octopus"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Claude Octopus MCP server do?

Spawn multiple specialized Claude Code agents as MCP servers, each independently configured.

Is the Claude Octopus 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 Claude Octopus run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Claude Octopus to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add claude-octopus -- npx -y claude-octopus

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