Ghostlink MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Ghostlink in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add ghostlink -e GHOSTLINK_REPO_ROOT=... -- npx -y @bgorzelic/ghostlink

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ghostlink": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@bgorzelic/ghostlink"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GHOSTLINK_REPO_ROOT": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Ghostlink MCP server do?

Sandboxed repo access for coding agents: search, read, patch, run, git -- confined to a repo root.

Is the Ghostlink 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 Ghostlink run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Ghostlink to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ghostlink -e GHOSTLINK_REPO_ROOT=... -- npx -y @bgorzelic/ghostlink

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