GetABrain MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GetABrain in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add getabrain -e GETABRAIN_API_KEY=... -e GETABRAIN_API_SECRET=... -- npx -y @getabrain/mcp-server

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "getabrain": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@getabrain/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GETABRAIN_API_KEY": "...",
        "GETABRAIN_API_SECRET": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the GetABrain MCP server do?

Ask paid human workers questions via GetABrain and get schema-validated JSON answers: yes/no, ratings, rankings, A/B tests, sentiment, media review and capture.

Is the GetABrain 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 GetABrain run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add GetABrain to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add getabrain -e GETABRAIN_API_KEY=... -e GETABRAIN_API_SECRET=... -- npx -y @getabrain/mcp-server

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