Public links for local services and static artifacts: live from your machine or hosted by Serve.
Install
Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.
npx -y @servelink/serveClient configuration
Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.
{
"mcpServers": {
"serve": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@servelink/serve"
]
}
}
}About this server
serve is listed in the Other 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 serve MCP server?+
serve is an MCP server by cc. Public links for local services and static artifacts: live from your machine or hosted by Serve.
How do I install serve?+
Install it with: npx -y @servelink/serve. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.
Is serve free to use?+
The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/servelink-swyftlabs/serve-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.
Which clients support serve?+
Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.