MCP Subagent Server

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows dispatching of tasks to sub-agent (like Claude Code, Q or Aider)

Local serverstdioAGPL-3.0-only

What is the MCP Subagent Server MCP Server?

MCP Subagent Server is an MCP project maintained in the dvcrn/mcp-server-subagent repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows dispatching of tasks to sub-agent (like Claude Code, Q or Aider)”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is mcp-server-subagent. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

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.

ToolWhat it does
run_subagent_qRun a query through the Amazon Q CLI
ParametersrunId (string), messageId (string)
ReturnsMessage details and answer if available
run_subagent_claudeRun a query through the Claude CLI
check_subagent_statusCheck the status of a previous run
get_subagent_logsGet the logs of a previous run
update_subagent_statusUpdate the status and add a summary of a previous run
Parameters:runId (string) - The UUID of the run to update
summarystring, optional) - A summary or result message to include with the status update
ask_parentEnables sub-agents to ask questions to the parent agent
reply_subagentEnables parents to reply to sub-agent questions
check_message_statusCheck message status and retrieve replies

How to install the MCP Subagent Server MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "subagent": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-subagent"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.