Envibe
FreeNot checkedMCP server for envibe that provides controlled access to environment variables for AI assistants, with five access levels (full, read-only, placeholder, schema-
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MCP server for envibe that provides controlled access to environment variables for AI assistants, with five access levels (full, read-only, placeholder, schema-only, hidden) and tools for listing, getting, setting, and describing variables.
README
MCP server for envibe - the missing permission layer between AI agents and your .env.
Install
Add to your AI tool's MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"envibe": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["envibe-mcp"]
}
}
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add envibe npx envibe-mcp
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
VS Code / Cursor / Windsurf
Add to your editor's MCP settings (see main envibe docs for details).
On first run, envibe automatically:
- Creates
.env.manifest.yamlfrom your.env.example - Generates
.env.ai(filtered view for AI) - Blocks direct
.envfile access
What is this?
This is the MCP server component of envibe. It gives AI coding assistants controlled access to your environment variables with 5 access levels:
| Level | AI Can See | AI Can Modify |
|---|---|---|
full |
Actual value | Yes |
read-only |
Actual value | No |
placeholder |
<VAR_NAME> |
No |
schema-only |
Format only | No |
hidden |
Nothing | No |
MCP Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
env_list |
List visible variables with access levels |
env_get |
Get a variable's value (respects permissions) |
env_set |
Set a variable (only full access) |
env_describe |
Get detailed info including format and example |
env_check_required |
Check which required variables are missing |
v0.2.0 Features
- Better error messages - When access is denied, get helpful guidance
- Format hints - Know what format a variable should be (url, key, number, etc.)
- Required var checking - Use
env_check_requiredto guide users through setup
For CLI tools
If you need CLI commands like envibe setup -i (interactive mode), envibe view, or envibe generate, install the full package:
npm install -g envibe
License
MIT
Install Envibe in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install envibe-mcpInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add envibe-mcp -- npx -y envibe-mcpFAQ
Is Envibe MCP free?
Yes, Envibe MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Envibe need an API key?
No, Envibe runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Envibe hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Envibe in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Envibe on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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