GuildControl MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install GuildControl in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add guildcontrol -e DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=... -- npx -y guildctl

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "guildcontrol": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "guildctl"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add guildcontrol -e DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN ghcr.io/j-256/guildcontrol:2.3.5

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "guildcontrol": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/j-256/guildcontrol:2.3.5"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/j-256/guildcontrol/releases/download/v2.3.5/guildcontrol-2.3.5.mcpb

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

Download guildcontrol-2.3.5.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the GuildControl MCP server do?

Safety-first MCP server for Discord with privacy-safe reads, audits, and reviewed administration

Is the GuildControl 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 GuildControl run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add GuildControl to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add guildcontrol -e DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN=... -- npx -y guildctl

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