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Stackexchange MCP server

cyanheads/stackexchange-mcp-server

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Source code

Install Stackexchange in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http stackexchange https://stackexchange.caseyjhand.com/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stackexchange": {
      "url": "https://stackexchange.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add stackexchange -- npx -y @cyanheads/stackexchange-mcp-server
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stackexchange": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/stackexchange-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Stackexchange MCP server do?

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Is the Stackexchange 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 Stackexchange run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Stackexchange to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http stackexchange https://stackexchange.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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