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MCP Sidecar

MCP server · by lsequeiraa

Developer Tools npm v0.3.2

Cross-platform MCP server for managing long-lived background processes from any MCP client

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y mcp-sidecar

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-sidecar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-sidecar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

MCP Sidecar is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MCP Sidecar MCP server?

MCP Sidecar is an MCP server by lsequeiraa. Cross-platform MCP server for managing long-lived background processes from any MCP client

How do I install MCP Sidecar?

Install it with: npx -y mcp-sidecar. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is MCP Sidecar free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/lsequeiraa/mcp-sidecar. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support MCP Sidecar?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.