Pencil MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Pencil in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pencilink-pencil https://app.pencil.ink/api/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pencilink-pencil": {
      "url": "https://app.pencil.ink/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pencil MCP server do?

Manage tasks, projects, roadmaps, files, meetings, and team workflows with AI tools.

Is the Pencil 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 Pencil run locally or remotely?

Remote. Hosted by the provider. You connect with a URL, nothing to install.

How do I add Pencil to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pencilink-pencil https://app.pencil.ink/api/mcp

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