Project Status MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Project Status in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add project-status -- npx -y @openly-useful/project-status-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-status": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@openly-useful/project-status-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add project-status -- npx -y @openly-useful/runglance-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "project-status": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@openly-useful/runglance-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Project Status MCP server do?

Read-only project readiness, dependency, evidence, and bounded local activity views.

Is the Project Status 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 Project Status run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Project Status to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add project-status -- npx -y @openly-useful/project-status-mcp

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