Carapace MCP Server

Carapace is a local-first security system for autonomous AI agents. It plugs into any MCP-compatible agent (OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, and others) and provides security verification, goal…

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What is the Carapace MCP Server?

Carapace is an MCP project maintained in the jdesl55/carapace-mcp repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “Carapace is a local-first security system for autonomous AI agents. It plugs into any MCP-compatible agent (OpenClaw, Claude Code, Codex, and others) and provides security…”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Local setup

The project provides a local client configuration using node. Follow the repository’s build and installation steps before copying it, and replace example paths with the paths on your own computer.

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
carapace_verifySecurity checkpoint. Validates actions against your rules, returns pass/block verdict with rotating key.
carapace_anchorGoal journal. Returns your goals, priorities, and constraints. Detects drift by comparing agent activity against configured categories.
carapace_logAction logger. Records what the agent did, flags unverified sensitive actions.
carapace_statusSecurity posture summary. Health status, action counts, key rotation timing, drift level.
carapace_reviewSession grader. Analyzes all actions against goals, produces a scorecard with grades, highlights, and improvement insights.

How to install the Carapace MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "carapace": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/carapace-mcp/dist/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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