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Rune MCP server

thecolourfoundation/rune

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Install Rune in Claude Code

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code
curl -LO https://github.com/thecolourfoundation/rune/releases/download/v0.5.1/rune-mcp-linux-x64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download rune-mcp-linux-x64.mcpb 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/thecolourfoundation/rune/releases/download/v0.5.1/rune-mcp-darwin-arm64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download rune-mcp-darwin-arm64.mcpb 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/thecolourfoundation/rune/releases/download/v0.5.1/rune-mcp-win32-x64.mcpb
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
Download rune-mcp-win32-x64.mcpb 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 Rune MCP server do?

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Is the Rune 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 Rune run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Rune to Claude Code?

Run: curl -LO https://github.com/thecolourfoundation/rune/releases/download/v0.5.1/rune-mcp-linux-x64.mcpb

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