Karea MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Karea in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add karea -e KAREA_API_KEY=... -- npx -y karea-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "karea": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "karea-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "KAREA_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Karea MCP server do?

Karea task manager for developers: create, edit, close, recap and link dev tasks, with per-task open questions, attached resources and Jira links.

Is the Karea 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 Karea run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Karea to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add karea -e KAREA_API_KEY=... -- npx -y karea-mcp

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