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).
pombusclaude mcp add pombus -e 'POMBUS_API_KEY=<your pombus_api_key>' -- npx -y pombus@0.1.2 mcp
{
"mcpServers": {
"pombus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pombus@0.1.2",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"POMBUS_API_KEY": "<your pombus_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
POMBUS_API_KEYrequired secret Your Pombus API key. The key's scope and permissions decide which tools the agent can see.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pombus?
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How do I install Pombus?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add pombus -e 'POMBUS_API_KEY=<your pombus_api_key>' -- npx -y pombus@0.1.2 mcp. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Pombus need an API key?
Yes. It expects POMBUS_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains Pombus?
It is published by com.pombus. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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