Manpage MCP
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Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http manpage-mcp 'https://manpage.ai/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"manpage-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://manpage.ai/mcp"
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is Manpage MCP?
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How do I install Manpage MCP?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http manpage-mcp 'https://manpage.ai/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Manpage MCP need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Who maintains Manpage MCP?
It is published by ai.manpage. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
From the official MCP Registry. Listing is not an endorsement: review a server's code and permissions before giving it access to your data.