esa MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install esa in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add esa -e ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @esaio/esa-mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "esa": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@esaio/esa-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add esa -e ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN ghcr.io/esaio/esa-mcp-server:0.15.2

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "esa": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/esaio/esa-mcp-server:0.15.2"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the esa MCP server do?

Official MCP server for esa.io - a documentation sharing service for teams

Is the esa MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does esa run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add esa to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add esa -e ESA_ACCESS_TOKEN=... -- npx -y @esaio/esa-mcp-server

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