PixInsight Connector MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install PixInsight Connector in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add pixinsight-connector -- npx -y pixinsight-connector

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the PixInsight Connector MCP server do?

Operate PixInsight from any MCP agent. Community project, not affiliated with Pleiades Astrophoto

Is the PixInsight Connector 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 PixInsight Connector run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add PixInsight Connector to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add pixinsight-connector -- npx -y pixinsight-connector

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