Pepys MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Pepys in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pepys-pepys https://pepys.co/api/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pepys-pepys": {
      "url": "https://pepys.co/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pepys-pepys -e PEPYS_API_KEY=... -- npx -y pepys-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pepys-pepys": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pepys-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PEPYS_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Pepys MCP server do?

Transcribe audio & video: diarization, timed SRT/VTT, podcasts, paste-a-link, whole-feed batch.

Is the Pepys 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 Pepys run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Pepys to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pepys-pepys https://pepys.co/api/mcp

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