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Model Shunt MCP server

yasmanycastillo/model-shunt

Model routing for AI agents: delegate bulk reads & boilerplate to cheap worker models.

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Install Model Shunt in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code
claude mcp add model-shunt -- uvx model-shunt
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "model-shunt": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "model-shunt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add model-shunt -- npx -y model-shunt
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "model-shunt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "model-shunt"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Model Shunt MCP server do?

Model routing for AI agents: delegate bulk reads & boilerplate to cheap worker models.

Is the Model Shunt 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 Model Shunt run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Model Shunt to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add model-shunt -- uvx model-shunt

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