Clevername
AI agent governance — security scanning, BYOK routing, audit logging, and Council approvals.
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).
@clevername/clevername-mcpclaude mcp add clevername -- npx -y @clevername/clevername-mcp@1.1.2
{
"mcpServers": {
"clevername": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@clevername/clevername-mcp@1.1.2"
]
}
}
}
@clevername/clevername-mcpclaude mcp add clevername -e 'CLEVERNAME_API_KEY=<your clevername_api_key>' -- npx -y @clevername/clevername-mcp@1.1.2
{
"mcpServers": {
"clevername": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@clevername/clevername-mcp@1.1.2"
],
"env": {
"CLEVERNAME_API_KEY": "<your clevername_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
CLEVERNAME_API_KEYsecret Gateway token (cnk_*) from clevername.net/dashboard/settings/developer. Optional — omit to use the clevername_login device flow instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clevername?
AI agent governance — security scanning, BYOK routing, audit logging, and Council approvals.
How do I install Clevername?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add clevername -- npx -y @clevername/clevername-mcp@1.1.2. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Clevername need an API key?
Yes. It expects CLEVERNAME_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is Clevername open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains Clevername?
It is published by AlexFloyd13. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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