Knowl MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Knowl in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http knowl https://api.knowl.cloud/mcp/

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knowl": {
      "url": "https://api.knowl.cloud/mcp/"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add knowl -- npx -y @dat999zx/knowl

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "knowl": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dat999zx/knowl"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Knowl MCP server do?

Persistent local memory for coding agents that retires replaced facts at write time, so agents read the current answer; facts are typed with provenance.

Is the Knowl 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 Knowl run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Knowl to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http knowl https://api.knowl.cloud/mcp/

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