LocalFree server, account needed

writ MCP server

withwrit/pywrit

Commit-time policy checks for AI agent writes (ALLOW/DENY/STEP_UP) with a tamper-evident audit log.

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Install writ in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add withwrit-writ -e WRIT_API_KEY=... -- uvx writ-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "withwrit-writ": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "writ-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WRIT_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the writ MCP server do?

Commit-time policy checks for AI agent writes (ALLOW/DENY/STEP_UP) with a tamper-evident audit log.

Is the writ 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 writ run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add writ to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add withwrit-writ -e WRIT_API_KEY=... -- uvx writ-mcp

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