Huggingface MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Huggingface in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-huggingface https://gateway.pipeworx.io/huggingface/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-huggingface": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/huggingface/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add pipeworx-io-huggingface -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-huggingface

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-huggingface": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-huggingface"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Huggingface MCP server do?

Hugging Face Hub MCP — models, datasets, spaces

Is the Huggingface 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 Huggingface run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Huggingface to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-huggingface https://gateway.pipeworx.io/huggingface/mcp

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