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Intended MCP server

intended-so/intended

Intended's authority layer as MCP tools: ALLOW/ESCALATE/DENY decisions with signed tokens.

Install Intended in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add intended -e INTENDED_API_KEY=... -e INTENDED_TENANT_ID=... -- npx -y @intended-inc/mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "intended": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@intended-inc/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "INTENDED_API_KEY": "...",
        "INTENDED_TENANT_ID": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Intended MCP server do?

Intended's authority layer as MCP tools: ALLOW/ESCALATE/DENY decisions with signed tokens.

Is the Intended 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 Intended run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Intended to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add intended -e INTENDED_API_KEY=... -e INTENDED_TENANT_ID=... -- npx -y @intended-inc/mcp-server

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