Rustpad MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Rustpad in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add rustpad -e RUSTPAD_URL=... -- npx -y rustpad-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rustpad": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "rustpad-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RUSTPAD_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add rustpad -e RUSTPAD_URL=... -- docker run -i --rm -e RUSTPAD_URL ghcr.io/ni-c/rustpad-mcp:0.4.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rustpad": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "RUSTPAD_URL",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/rustpad-mcp:0.4.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "RUSTPAD_URL": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Rustpad MCP server do?

Read and edit self-hosted Rustpad collaborative pads, merging edits live with human typing and requiring confirmation to replace a pad.

Is the Rustpad 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 Rustpad run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Rustpad to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add rustpad -e RUSTPAD_URL=... -- npx -y rustpad-mcp

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