How to Install futurehouse_mcp MCP in Claude Code
To install the futurehouse_mcp MCP server in Claude Code, run the command below in your terminal — it connects immediately, no JSON editing.
claude mcp add futurehouse-mcp -- npx -y @smithery/cli run longevity-genie/futurehouse_mcp 1-click install via Unyly- 1Open your terminalIn any project directory.
- 2Run the commandclaude mcp add futurehouse-mcp -- npx -y @smithery/cli run longevity-genie/futurehouse_mcp
- 3DoneClaude Code picks up the server — its tools appear immediately.
Where the config lives
Claude Code manages MCP servers through the "claude mcp add" command, not a file you hand-edit. List what is installed with "claude mcp list" and inspect one with "claude mcp get <name>".
Project vs global scope
Scope is controlled by --scope: "local" (this project only — the default), "project" (shared with your team via a committed .mcp.json), or "user" (all your projects). Append --scope user to make the server global.
Verify it works
Run "claude mcp list" — the server appears with a check mark once it connects. If it shows an error, the command or an env var is wrong.
If the tools don’t appear
- · Restart Claude Code fully (not just the window).
- · Check the command/config for typos; validate the JSON if applicable.
- · Make sure Node.js or uv is installed (for npx/uvx servers).
- · Check Claude Code’s logs — the server may have crashed on start (missing env var, bad token).
How many servers is too many
Every connected server adds its tools to the model’s context. Past ~40–60 tools, selection accuracy drops. Keep only the servers you use enabled, or reach the whole catalog through a gateway — one connection instead of dozens.
Removing futurehouse_mcp
Remove it with "claude mcp remove futurehouse-mcp". That deletes the server from the current scope.
FAQ
Do I need to edit JSON by hand?
No. In Claude Code it's a command or a deep-link; on Unyly the Install button writes the config for you.
Where is the Claude Code config file?
Claude Code keeps MCP servers in its own settings — installing via command/button means you never touch a file by hand.
The MCP isn’t showing up — what do I do?
Restart Claude Code, check the command/config for typos, and make sure Node.js / a package runner is installed if the server runs via npx/uvx.
How do I update futurehouse_mcp?
Servers run via npx/uvx pull the latest version on launch. Otherwise, reinstall the same way.
Is it safe to install futurehouse_mcp?
An MCP server runs with your client’s permissions and access to its data. Install it with the same caution as any npm package: check the source and keep secrets in env. Verified servers on Unyly have passed a security scan.
Does futurehouse_mcp cost anything?
Browsing and installing on Unyly is free. The server itself may need a third-party API key — that’s billed by the service, not by Unyly.
Can I use futurehouse_mcp in ChatGPT or claude.ai?
Not directly: futurehouse_mcp is a local (stdio) server, and ChatGPT/claude.ai only accept remote MCPs. Use the Unyly gateway to expose local servers as one remote endpoint.