ocular MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ocular in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add ocular -e OCULAR_BASE_URL=... -e OCULAR_API_KEY=... -e OCULAR_MODEL=... -- npx -y ocular-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ocular": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ocular-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OCULAR_BASE_URL": "...",
        "OCULAR_API_KEY": "...",
        "OCULAR_MODEL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ocular MCP server do?

Vision tools for coding agents: screenshots, OCR, UI diffs, errors, tables, and charts.

Is the ocular 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 ocular run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add ocular to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ocular -e OCULAR_BASE_URL=... -e OCULAR_API_KEY=... -e OCULAR_MODEL=... -- npx -y ocular-mcp

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