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 nanotoll-mcp 'https://mcp.nanotoll.dev/mcp' --header 'Authorization: <Nanotoll API key (obtain via POST https://api.nanotoll.dev/api/v1/register). Forwarded as Bearer token to the compress backend. Calls are billed in USDC on Base L2; HTTP 402 on insufficient balance.>'
{
"mcpServers": {
"nanotoll-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.nanotoll.dev/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "<Nanotoll API key (obtain via POST https://api.nanotoll.dev/api/v1/register). Forwarded as Bearer token to the compress backend. Calls are billed in USDC on Base L2; HTTP 402 on insufficient balance.>"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is Nanotoll MCP?
Compress prose for LLM context windows. Per-call USDC billing, signed receipt.
How do I install Nanotoll MCP?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http nanotoll-mcp 'https://mcp.nanotoll.dev/mcp' --header 'Authorization: <Nanotoll API key (obtain via POST https://api.nanotoll.dev/api/v1/register). Forwarded as Bearer token to the compress backend. Calls are billed in USDC on Base L2; HTTP 402 on insufficient balance.>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Nanotoll MCP need an API key?
Yes. It expects Authorization, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains Nanotoll MCP?
It is published by dev.nanotoll. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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