shaft MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install shaft in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add shaft -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shafthq/shaft-engine-mcp:10.4.20261031

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shaft": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/shafthq/shaft-engine-mcp:10.4.20261031"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the shaft MCP server do?

SHAFT browser automation, capture, and offline deterministic failure diagnosis

Is the shaft 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 shaft run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add shaft to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add shaft -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/shafthq/shaft-engine-mcp:10.4.20261031

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