Octopus Blackboard MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Octopus Blackboard in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add octopus-blackboard -- npx -y octopus-blackboard

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "octopus-blackboard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "octopus-blackboard"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Octopus Blackboard MCP server do?

Shared memory & coordination for AI coding agents — a blackboard, not an orchestrator.

Is the Octopus Blackboard 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 Octopus Blackboard run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Octopus Blackboard to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add octopus-blackboard -- npx -y octopus-blackboard

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