Conventions MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Conventions in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add conventions -- npx -y conventions-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "conventions": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "conventions-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Conventions MCP server do?

Memory for coding conventions and standing instructions that persists across sessions.

Is the Conventions 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 Conventions run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Conventions to Claude Code?

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

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