Switchboard MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Switchboard in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add wkoverfield-switchboard -- npx -y @switchboard-mcp/cli

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wkoverfield-switchboard": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@switchboard-mcp/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Switchboard MCP server do?

One firewall and password manager for all your AI coding agents' MCP servers and secrets.

Is the Switchboard 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 Switchboard run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Switchboard to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add wkoverfield-switchboard -- npx -y @switchboard-mcp/cli

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