Contextbudget MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Contextbudget in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add contextbudget -- npx -y @reneturcios/contextbudget

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextbudget": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@reneturcios/contextbudget"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add contextbudget -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/cloudcorprecords/contextbudget:0.1.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contextbudget": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/cloudcorprecords/contextbudget:0.1.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Contextbudget MCP server do?

Token budget auditor for agent context: per-file estimates, top offenders, exclusion advice.

Is the Contextbudget 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 Contextbudget run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Contextbudget to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add contextbudget -- npx -y @reneturcios/contextbudget

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