Guaardvark MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Guaardvark in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add guaardvark -- uvx guaardvark

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "guaardvark": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "guaardvark"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Guaardvark MCP server do?

Self-hosted AI studio exposing local image, video and music-video generation, upscaling, RAG and code intelligence, with renders queued on your own GPU.

Is the Guaardvark 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 Guaardvark run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Guaardvark to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add guaardvark -- uvx guaardvark

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