Append Log MCP
A generic append-only log MCP server. Persist timestamped JSON entries and query them by recency.
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).
roberthouse224/append-log-mcp:1.0.0claude mcp add append-log-mcp -e 'APPEND_LOG_FILE=/data/log.jsonl' -e 'APPEND_LOG_TOOLS=<APPEND_LOG_TOOLS>' -- docker run -i --rm roberthouse224/append-log-mcp:1.0.0
{
"mcpServers": {
"append-log-mcp": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"roberthouse224/append-log-mcp:1.0.0"
],
"env": {
"APPEND_LOG_FILE": "/data/log.jsonl",
"APPEND_LOG_TOOLS": "<APPEND_LOG_TOOLS>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
APPEND_LOG_FILEPath to the JSONL log file inside the container. Defaults to append-log.jsonl in the current working directory.APPEND_LOG_TOOLSrequired Comma-separated list of tools to expose. Available: append, query
Frequently asked questions
What is Append Log MCP?
A generic append-only log MCP server. Persist timestamped JSON entries and query them by recency.
How do I install Append Log MCP?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add append-log-mcp -e 'APPEND_LOG_FILE=/data/log.jsonl' -e 'APPEND_LOG_TOOLS=<APPEND_LOG_TOOLS>' -- docker run -i --rm roberthouse224/append-log-mcp:1.0.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Append Log MCP need an API key?
Yes. It expects APPEND_LOG_TOOLS, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains Append Log MCP?
It is published by bobbyhouse. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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