Hindsight MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Hindsight in Claude Code

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/Rbfinch/hindsight-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.5/hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz

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

Download hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/Rbfinch/hindsight-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.5/hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz

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

Download hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/Rbfinch/hindsight-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.5/hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-x86_64-apple-darwin.tar.gz

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

Download hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-x86_64-apple-darwin.tar.gz and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/Rbfinch/hindsight-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.5/hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-aarch64-apple-darwin.tar.gz

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

Download hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-aarch64-apple-darwin.tar.gz and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hindsight MCP server do?

MCP server for AI-assisted coding with development history: git, tests, Copilot.

Is the Hindsight 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 Hindsight run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Hindsight to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/Rbfinch/hindsight-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.5/hindsight-mcp-v0.1.5-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz

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