How do I install the handbook 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 `HANDBOOK_API_TOKEN`, `HANDBOOK_API_URL` 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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Handbook MCP Server

MCP server for the Handbook API – manage handbook entries via CRUD, overview and tag search.

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What is the Handbook MCP Server?

MCP server for the Handbook API – manage handbook entries via CRUD, overview and tag search.

The short version

Once the MCP server is connected, you can ask Claude things like:

What it needs from you

Node.js >= 18 - Bearer Token for the Handbook API ---

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Handbook MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "handbook": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/handbook-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "HANDBOOK_API_TOKEN": "your-bearer-token"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js >= 18 - Bearer Token for the Handbook API ---

Variable	Description	Required
HANDBOOK_API_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
HANDBOOK_API_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for the Handbook API – manage handbook entries via CRUD, overview and tag search. 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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