FreshContext MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install FreshContext in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http freshcontext https://api.freshcontext.dev/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freshcontext": {
      "url": "https://api.freshcontext.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add freshcontext -- npx -y freshcontext-mcp

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the FreshContext MCP server do?

Real-time data from GitHub, Hacker News, Scholar, arXiv, YC, jobs, finance and package trends, with every result timestamped for freshness.

Is the FreshContext 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 FreshContext run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add FreshContext to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http freshcontext https://api.freshcontext.dev/mcp

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