How do I install the basin mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `BASIN_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Basin MCP Server

Basin AI MCP tool for code quality and reliability testing

Local serverstdio

What is the Basin MCP Server?

Basin AI MCP tool for code quality and reliability testing

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Basin AI integration that provides code quality and reliability testing.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Basin MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "basin-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "BASIN_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
BASIN_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Basin to Playwright.”

Frequently asked questions

Basin AI MCP tool for code quality and reliability testing Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.