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Devtools MCP server

marin1321/mcp-devtools

Scoped access to local dev environments (filesystem, databases, processes, OpenAPI) with a command allowlist and read-only database mode.

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Install Devtools in Claude Code

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Devtools MCP server do?

Scoped access to local dev environments (filesystem, databases, processes, OpenAPI) with a command allowlist and read-only database mode.

Is the Devtools 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 Devtools run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Devtools to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add devtools -- npx -y @oscarmarin/mcp-devtools

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