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MCP Canary

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Inspect any remote MCP server: transport, protocol, tools, and side-effect hints. No tool calls.

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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).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code 
claude mcp add --transport http mcp-canary 'https://api.mcpcanary.com/mcp'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-canary": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://api.mcpcanary.com/mcp"
        }
    }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is MCP Canary?

Inspect any remote MCP server: transport, protocol, tools, and side-effect hints. No tool calls.

How do I install MCP Canary?

It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http mcp-canary 'https://api.mcpcanary.com/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does MCP Canary 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 MCP Canary?

It is published by com.mcpcanary. 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.