How do I install the basalt 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.

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Basalt MCP Server

Design system MCP server — query tokens, components, icons, and WCAG contrast data from Git-backed design systems.

Local serverstdio

What is the Basalt MCP Server?

Design system MCP server — query tokens, components, icons, and WCAG contrast data from Git-backed design systems.

What you get

This repo is managed by Basalt — a design system platform that stores tokens, components, and documentation in Git and serves them to AI coding tools via MCP.

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How to install the Basalt MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "basalt": {
      "url": "https://basalt.run/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer bsk_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Frequently asked questions

Design system MCP server — query tokens, components, icons, and WCAG contrast data from Git-backed design systems. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.