Orbit MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Orbit in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add constellation-works-orbit -- npx -y @orbit-tools/cli

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "constellation-works-orbit": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@orbit-tools/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Orbit MCP server do?

Orbit's local-first task and workflow registry for coding agents.

Is the Orbit 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 Orbit run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Orbit to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add constellation-works-orbit -- npx -y @orbit-tools/cli

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