Shinobi MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Shinobi in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add shinobi -- npx -y @shinobiapps/shinobi

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shinobi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@shinobiapps/shinobi"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Task spine + searched dead ends + approvals for AI coding agents. One brain, every device.

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

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

Run: claude mcp add shinobi -- npx -y @shinobiapps/shinobi

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