How do I install the claude 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 `CLAUDE_BRIDGE_AUTH_TOKEN` 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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Claude MCP Server

MCP relay so Claude Code agents on different machines can exchange messages via named channels.

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What is the Claude MCP Server?

MCP relay so Claude Code agents on different machines can exchange messages via named channels.

What the server does

Claude Code's native Agent Teams coordinate multiple instances on the same machine. Claude Bridge fills the gap — it lets Claude Code agents on different machines communicate in real time over a shared MCP relay server.

Credentials and setup notes

Python 3.10+ - mcp, starlette, uvicorn, anyio, sse-starlette (declared in pyproject.toml; installed automatically by pip install claude-bridge) - A reachable network path between machines — localhost, LAN, Tailscale, or any other route (see Networking) ---

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
bridge_send	Send a message to a named channel
bridge_receive	Read messages — pass since_id for incremental polling
bridge_channels	List all active channels and message counts
bridge_ping	Health check + server stats
bridge_clear	Clear all messages from a channel
bridge_status	Cross-channel overview with recent messages

How to install the Claude MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "claude-code-bridge": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["claude-code-bridge"],
      "env": {
        "CLAUDE_BRIDGE_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Python 3.10+ - mcp, starlette, uvicorn, anyio, sse-starlette (declared in pyproject.toml; installed automatically by pip install claude-bridge) - A reachable network path between machines — localhost, LAN, Tailscale, or any other route (see Networking) ---

Variable	Description	Required
CLAUDE_BRIDGE_AUTH_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Claude to bridge send.”
“Use Claude to bridge receive.”
“Use Claude to bridge channels.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP relay so Claude Code agents on different machines can exchange messages via named channels. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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