Cynical Sally MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Cynical Sally in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add cynical-sally -- npx -y @cynicalsally/cli

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cynical-sally": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cynicalsally/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cynical Sally MCP server do?

Brutally honest code reviews: scores, real issues, and usable fixes. CLI + MCP server.

Is the Cynical Sally 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 Cynical Sally run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Cynical Sally to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add cynical-sally -- npx -y @cynicalsally/cli

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