Tela MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Tela in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http tela https://telawiki.com/api/mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tela": {
      "url": "https://telawiki.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add tela -e TELA_BASE_URL=... -e TELA_API_KEY=... -- npx -y tela-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tela": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tela-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TELA_BASE_URL": "...",
        "TELA_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Tela MCP server do?

Self-hostable Markdown team wiki that agents can search, read and write, plus Atlas, which generates a cited wiki from git repos and Jira.

Is the Tela MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Tela run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Tela to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http tela https://telawiki.com/api/mcp

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